Top 20 Natural Monuments around Aubstadt

The first sandstone spring casing from the 1940s was redesigned in 1973 and acquired its current representative appearance in 1985. A bronze plaque by Erich Husemann from Trappstadt has commemorated the importance of the Franconian Saale since 1987. The spring stream flows southwest through Alsleben, where it joins the Fleusengraben, and joins the left source stream north of Bad Königshofen-Untereßfeld. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A4nkische_Saale

The Franconian Saale originates in the Grabfeld near the Haßberge Mountains, east and southeast of Bad Königshofen, respectively, from two roughly equal, 3.9 km long source streams: Its right and northern source streams originate from the Saalbrunnen (not to be confused with the Saalbrunnen, also located in Franconia), approximately 1.7 kilometers east of Alsleben, a district of Trappstadt. The spring is located in an open field, less than 500 meters from the Thuringian border, just off the NES 45 district road, which leads to Gompertshausen. The young Franconian Saale rises there at 313 meters above sea level, below the Kapellenberg (390 meters above sea level). Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A4nkische_Saale

A few kilometers south, near the Heckenmühle near Obereßfeld, in the municipality of Sulzdorf an der Lederhecke, the southern spring stream originates from the Salzloch. This spring has a higher flow than the Saalbrunnen, is located at approximately 320 m above sea level, and has also been dammed. The Saalegraben, which originates there, is also known as the Dagigbach until its confluence with the northern spring stream. It runs through the village of Obereßfeld, where the Klausgrundgraben empties into it. Accompanied by the B279 federal highway, the Saalegraben flows through Untereßfeld, this time taking in the Heilbruchgraben from the right at the Lustmühle. It then meets the northern spring stream southeast of Bad Königshofen. An information panel has been erected directly at the confluence. Source: https://dewiki.de/Lexikon/Fr%C3%A4nkische_Saale

The Franconian Saale originates in the Grabfeld near the Haßberge mountains, east and southeast of Bad Königshofen, respectively, from two roughly equal, 3.9 km long source streams: Its right and northern source streams originate from the Saalbrunnen (not to be confused with the Saalbrunnen, also located in Franconia), approximately 1.7 kilometers east of Alsleben, a district of Trappstadt. The spring is located in an open field, less than 500 meters from the Thuringian border, just off the NES 45 district road, which leads to Gompertshausen. The young Franconian Saale rises there at 313 meters above sea level, below the Kapellenberg (390 meters above sea level). Source: https://dewiki.de/Lexikon/Fr%C3%A4nkische_Saale

One of the two source rivers of the Franconian Saale is the Saalbrunnen, which rises between Alsleben and Gompertshausen. The Salzloch near the Heckenmühle near Obereßfeld is the second source river. The Salzloch and Saalbrunnen join near Untereßfeld to form the Franconian Saale, which meanders 135 km through Bad Königshofen, Bad Neustadt, and Bad Kissingen to Gemünden. There, the Franconian Saale flows into the Main River. There are several Saale rivers in the German-speaking region. "Sala" and "Salu" first appear in a charter book of the Fulda Monastery in 777. The first mill on the young Saale was the Heckenmühle, located just a few meters from its source and mentioned as early as 1317. Near Alsleben, the first mill on the Saale was the Apothekersmühle (pharmacist's mill) or the Alslebener Gemeindemühle (municipal mill). Source: https://grabfeld-grenzenlos.de/fraenkische-saale/

The moated castle is almost hidden away, accessible via a small road that branches off from Sulzdorf at Lederhecke. https://inges-reiseblog.de/wasserschloss-brennhausen/

Brennhausen Castle is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside. https://grabfeld-grenzenlos.de/burg-brennhausen/

The **Salt Hole** is actually the southern source of the **Franconian Saale** and has an interesting significance in the region. Here is some important information about the Salt Hole: 1. **Location**: - The Salt Hole is located near the **Heckenmühle** in **Sulzdorf an der Lederhecke**. The exact address is: **Heckenmühle 1, 97528 Sulzdorf an der Lederhecke**. 2. **Source Description**: - This spring is known for its **strong discharge** and is one of the two main sources of the Franconian Saale. Compared to the **Saalbrunnen**, which is the northern source, the Salt Hole has a significant role in the region's water supply. 3. **Accessibility**: - The Salt Hole is **open 24 hours a day**, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. 4. **Surroundings**: - The area surrounding the Salt Hole offers beautiful hiking trails and a picturesque landscape, ideal for relaxation and nature observation.