Zittenfeldener Quelle

Zittenfeldener Quelle is a spring that emerges from a cave in Buntsandstein rock and drops as a small waterfall. Ferns and ivy grow thickly around the water, and it continues flowing downhill through the forest in a wide stream.

The spring is linked to German mythology as a possible setting where the hero Siegfried from the Nibelungen legend died during a hunting expedition. This tale connects it to centuries-old stories that shaped regional identity.

The spring received recognition as Geotop of the Year in 2015 from the Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, highlighting its geological importance in the region.

The spring is reached via a marked hiking trail from the Morretal parking area, with a walk of about twenty minutes through the forest. The ground can be slippery, especially after rain, so proper footwear helps when exploring the area.

The spring was named Geotop of the Year in 2015 by the Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, an honor given only to especially significant geological sites. This recognition marks it as a reference point for those interested in Earth science and geology.

Location: Amorbach

Elevation above the sea: 265 m

Length: 200 m

Width: 5 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=676Q001

GPS coordinates: 49.61868,9.23766

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07