Whereby the Lippebach stream lies at the lowest point in between, which had to be bridged or bypassed. However, before the city water could be tapped, it had to be clarified whether there was a sufficient gradient from the source.
According to tradition, technically skilled monks from the Cistercian order were consulted, who were on site during the construction of the Burghagen monastery. A simple dipstick measurement determined that the spring was higher than the village of Schwalenberg.Some people still suspect today that the water runs uphill.
Good to know
Openings
All year round
Directions & Parking facilities
On foot via the A2 hiking trail, Weg der Stille, Naturparktrail, X2Burgensteig and Lippischer Pilgerweg
Bus stop "Am Oekerberg"
Parking lot outside the old town Mengersenstr.
Bus stop "Am Oekerberg"
Parking lot outside the old town Mengersenstr.
