Eisenquelle von Wonfurt

The Eisenquelle von Wonfurt is a natural iron-rich spring that creates distinctive calcareous sinter deposits through mineral precipitation over centuries of continuous water flow.

This mineral spring has served as a local water source for centuries, with its geological formation resulting from deep groundwater rising along fault lines in Middle Muschelkalk limestone.

The spring holds significance as a protected natural monument in Germany, representing the region's geological heritage and serving as an educational site for understanding mineral formation processes.

Located at 216 meters elevation with dimensions of 5 by 5 meters, the spring is accessible via marked hiking trails and produces approximately 15 liters of mineral water per second.

The spring's water contains high iron content that creates characteristic reddish-brown iron hydroxide deposits along its 250-meter flow path before reaching the Main River.

Location: Wonfurt

Elevation above the sea: 216 m

Length: 5 m

Width: 5 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=674Q001

GPS coordinates: 50.02350,10.47750

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:57