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Itz Spring (Itzquelle)

Itz Spring (Itzquelle)

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Itz Spring (Itzquelle)

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Location: Sachsenbrunn, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

April 4, 2023

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The small farming village of Stelzen was already known far beyond the country's borders in the Middle Ages. The reason for this was the Itz spring, which rises at a …

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

April 7, 2023

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The name of the small farming village of Stelzen was first mentioned 681 years ago (1340) in the Hennebergisches Urbar and was already known far beyond the country's borders in …

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

April 7, 2023

Mountain biking

Today this spot is known as the source of the Itz and is a very popular hiking destination. An attraction for guests from near and far is the annual Itzquellenfest. This takes place in the spring grotto between the edge of the forest and the church, which is a quiet place in the shade of mighty beeches.

Source: stadt-eisfeld.de/seite/428075/stelzen.html

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Elevation 610 m

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Monday 11 May

6°C

-1°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: Sachsenbrunn, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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