Elbe Spring
Symbolic river source situated at an elevation of nearly 1,400 meters on a high moor meadow. It features a stone wall decorated with colorful coats of arms from cities along the waterway's path to the sea. Read more…
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The site represents the symbolic source of the Elbe River, located at an altitude of approximately 1,386 to 1,390 meters on a high moor meadow. A prominent feature of the landmark is a stone wall adorned with the colorful coats of arms of 26 significant cities situated along the river's course toward the North Sea. The area also includes memorial plaques and a wooden sculpture depicting a water allegory.
Access to the spring is provided via a scenic wooden walkway that traverses the high moor. The surrounding landscape is characterized by hilly terrain, mixed forests, and a sparsely populated environment within a protected nature reserve.
The location serves as a significant geographical landmark and a frequent destination for hiking. The terrain consists of a high-altitude meadow ecosystem.
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