Water Route ⋅ 11
A tour dedicated to water, covering everything from the source to the historic wells.
The plentiful spring at the foot of the vineyard in the north of Kartause Ittingen was probably the key reason why a monastery was founded here almost 900 years ago. In the early days, water was channelled to wells using wooden pipes made from hollowed-out tree trunks. Even today, the spring water is put to many uses. It is used for the animals in the stables and for the monastery's fish farm.
In summer, the gardens can also be watered, and the cool water is used to cool the seminar rooms. The historic fountains on the grounds are still fed by spring water.