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Description
The Blautopf is a spring that serves as the source of the river Blau in the karst landscape on the Swabian Jura's southern edge. A small area with a spring that is beautifully blue. Because of its high water pressure, the spring has developed a funnel-like shape with a depth of 21 metres. The water's peculiarly blue color varies in intensity depending on weather and flow. Walking around the spring, you will see the Pescărel negru in the shallow, fast-flowing water. Other birds that can be seen on the lake and the surrounding area are Codobatură de munte, Rață mare, Ferestraș mare (in winter), Gaie roșie, Pițigoi sur and Silvie cu cap negru.
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Access
The Blautopf is located in the village of Blaubeuren, approximately 16 km west of Ulm. Park your car in the village. Click on the P on the map for directions to the parking lot. The village is also accessible by bus and train from Ulm.