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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadter Forst-Süd

Old Eger Spring (Zinnbach)

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadter Forst-Süd

Old Eger Spring (Zinnbach)

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Old Eger Spring (Zinnbach)

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Location: Weißenstadter Forst-Süd, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

March 22, 2023

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The Eger has its source not far from Weißenstadt, on the slope of the highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge, the Schneeberg at 1,053 meters. But their source was not always in this easily accessible place. The source of today's Zinnbach used to be considered the source of the Eger.

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June 27, 2023

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The relocation of streams for industry (e.g. grinding or paper mills) would also change source locations. Well-known examples include the Boxgraben near Fleckl and Fichtelberg and the source of the Warm Steinach.

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Thomas

October 7, 2023

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It was completely dry at the beginning of October 2023, while other springs in the area (e.g. Weißmain and Fichtelnaab) were bubbling happily. The photos here also suggest that this …

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