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Discover the 3 sources of the Spree on 2 wheels

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  • Spree source at Kottmar-The highest located-
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    Explore the 3 sources of the Spree by bike

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    Distance 12.7 km
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    134 m
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    Most German citizens probably know Berlin on the Spree well. But the question of where the river actually originates is often not answered even by Berliners. Well, it's not that simple, since there are three sources of the Spree. All are located in the beautiful Upper Lusatia. The most abundant source is in Neugersdorf at the entrance of the Volksbad. It received an ironwork casing in 1888, which was extensively restored in 1996. Visually most impressive is certainly the Ebersbach spring with its beautiful pavilion, built in 1895. At the mighty Kottmar (583 m), in Walddorf, the third source trickles from the Upper Lusatian rock to feed the approximately 400 km long Spree.

    Author’s recommendation

    Be sure to visit the historic Faktorenhof on your tour. The monument from 1717 houses the tourist information center as well as the local history and Humboldt museum. Opposite is the inn "Eibauer Brauhaus," which will also warmly welcome you.

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    Spree spring at the public swimming pool Neugersdorf
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    50.982967, 14.619118
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    50°58'58.7"N 14°37'08.8"E
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    33U 473263 5647999
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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.7 km
    Duration
    0:55 h
    Ascent
    134 m
    Descent
    147 m
    Highest point
    474 m
    Lowest point
    369 m
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