Salt spring (Magdeburg)
The Magdeburg Salt Spring is located in the south of the Rotehorn city park .
Until 1933 the salt spring was still clearly visible. Then it almost dried up. Today the spring is surrounded by a wall and a small staircase gives access to the water.
The legend of the Red Horn
The name of the island refers to a Magdeburg legend. Accordingly, Elwine, the ruler of the Elbe, owned a coral, red horn. A Buckauer knight fell in love with her, but broke a promise and so Elwine disappeared. Only the red horn remained. Willfried has lived on the island since then, and after his death a salty spring rose there.
Geological
The salt spring is an artesian spring . The salt content in the water probably comes from the Schönebeck salt deposits.
Coordinates: 52 ° 6 ′ 26 ″ N , 11 ° 39 ′ 18 ″ E