Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall Tassiloquelle, Historic spring in Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall, Austria.
The Tassiloquelle is a natural spring in the Sulzbach Valley between Bad Hall and Pfarrkirchen that flows from a rocky cleft. A spring temple built in 1841 provides direct access to the water and remains open for visitors year-round.
An early medieval duke associated this spring with a regional monastery in 777, when monks began to manage the surrounding forest land. This connection shaped the site's history for many centuries.
The spring sits in a quiet location that draws visitors interested in its natural setting and historical connections. The site holds meaning for local people as a water source linked to the region's early medieval past.
The location is easy to reach and offers a pleasant walk through the Sulzbach Valley landscape. Visitors should prepare for slippery ground, as the area around the spring remains damp and wet.
Excavations near the spring uncovered a Roman coin from the 2nd century, showing that people have known about this location since ancient times. The water itself has a special mineral composition with high salt content.
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