Kocherursprung, Natural spring in Oberkochen, Germany
The Kocherursprung is a karst spring in Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, where the Black Kocher river begins its flow. The spring produces roughly 680 liters of water per second, forming the river's source.
From 1551 to 1634, an iron works operated at the spring, using water power to drive hammers and bellows. The facility was destroyed during the Thirty Years War.
The spring forms part of the Geopark Schwäbische Alb, showing visitors how water naturally emerges from limestone rock. You can experience the geological processes of the region directly here.
The area is served by marked hiking trails that start from the spring and lead in several directions. The densely forested surroundings provide natural shade, which is helpful on warmer days.
The spring sits near the European watershed, meaning water from here flows either north toward the Rhine or south toward the Danube. This location makes it a fascinating point between two major river systems.
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