White Main Spring

The White Main Spring is a natural water source in Bischofsgrüner Forst that emerges directly from the forest floor. It measures roughly one meter across, sits surrounded by coniferous trees at an elevation of about 890 meters, and produces clean, cold water year-round.

The spring formed through natural geological processes and has supplied water to the region for centuries, supporting local communities and water infrastructure. Its flow eventually contributed to larger river systems that shaped settlement patterns across the broader area.

German environmental protection laws recognize the White Main Spring as a natural monument, reflecting the national commitment to preserving natural water sources.

The spring sits along marked forest trails in the nature reserve and is easily reached on foot without special equipment. Signposts and information boards throughout the area help visitors locate it and explain its geological features.

The spring is officially protected as a natural monument due to its geological importance for regional water systems. This status reflects how the forest authorities recognize its value as a teaching site for understanding ground water formation.

Location: Bischofsgrüner Forst

Elevation above the sea: 890 m

Length: 1 m

Width: 1 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=472Q003

GPS coordinates: 50.02987,11.82367

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51