Brenztopf

Useful Information

Location:	Herwartstraße 2, 89551 Königsbronn. (48.737517, 10.112808)
Open:	no restrictions. [2025]
Fee:	free. [2025]
Classification:	Karst Spring
Light:	n/a
Dimension:	Average yield 1,200 l/sec. A=500 m NN. L=42.5 m, W=19.5 m, D=43 m, Ar=590 m², V=1,200 m³. T=7 °C.
Guided tours:	self guided
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	yes
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History

1775	Town hall built.
1985	Town hall restored.
NOV-2000	Turbine put back into operation after restoration.

Description

The Brenztopf is the source of the Brenz, which flows into the Danube as a left or northern tributary after 55 kilometres. The catchment area includes parts of the northern Albuch and extends as far as Irmannsweiler, Bartholomä, Amalienhof and Zang. It is located at the foot of the Herwartstein, one of the three house rocks of Königsbronn. On its banks is the 1775 town hall with its rococo façade. Next to it is the building of the former hammer mill with turbine house, now partly used as a gymnasium. The turbine was renovated in 2000 and the water power has been used to generate electricity ever since.

There is also a memorial to the Königsbronner Georg Elser in the immediate vicinity. He attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1939, but unfortunately failed.

The Karst Spring Trail runs between Oberkochen and Königsbronn. Its 15 stations represent the most important karst springs in the upper Brenz and Kocher valleys.