Water always takes the easiest route. Here, it emerges from the fine cracks in the rock and collects in this basin. When it rains, this watering hole fills up even more.

On the flat area in front of the horse trough, carts were parked and the draught animals were unharnessed. This allowed them to drink water, cool down, and regain their strength. We can easily imagine how horses, mules, and donkeys refreshed themselves here. To this day, this spot is still referred to as the “Horse Trough” or “Rossschwemme.”

The stones quarried to create this basin were used in the expansion of the defence fortifications. Today, the water is covered by a plant known as duckweed.

Next to the horse trough, there is a small historic bee garden. The demonic faces on the hives were once meant to scare off honey thieves.