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 Vodenkos in the shallow, fast-flowing water. Other birds that can be seen on the lake and the surrounding area are Potočna pliska, Gluvara, Veliki ronac (in winter), Riđa lunja, Siva senica and Crnoglava grmuša.
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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.

