Siegfriedbrunnen, Medieval water well in Grasellenbach, Germany.
The Siegfriedbrunnen is a spring source with a stone enclosure located in a forested area of the Odenwald region. The water flows from natural underground sources and is surrounded by dense woodland.
The spring became known in 1844 as the location where, according to the Nibelungen saga, the hero Siegfried was killed. The well was later established as a historical reference point for this medieval tale.
The well is connected to the Nibelungen saga, a core part of German literary tradition that remains present in this landscape. Visitors can understand how mythological stories became tied to specific places across centuries.
The well is accessible via marked hiking trails that connect to the broader path network of the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald. The walk passes through woodland areas and is best done when the ground is dry.
The well connects a real place with a medieval legend, allowing visitors to experience how mythology and landscape are woven together. This connection makes it a rare example of how a literary story became physically anchored to a location.
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