The Bornstraße runs along a water-retaining layer, where several springs emerge horizontally. The spring water has been collected in several wells. The Loseborn was already described in 1348 and fed a well here in the 15th century. A two-pipe well is documented here for the early 19th century, which was renewed around 1860. The Bornstraße was originally named after this spring and was still called Losebornstraße in the 19th century.
Between the properties Bornstraße 1 and 3, there once flowed a three-pipe well, considered the most beautiful in the village. There was also a public livestock watering place. The overflow was directed into a deep gutter to the east. The people of Wackernheim named the stream "Donau" or "Donaubach." Combined with another spring, the water flowed into the Osterbach.
By the way: The water of the Loseborn powered the waterwheel of the Loseborn mill at Kleine Borngasse 4. In the 18th century, the miller paid the community two Malter of grain annually for this. This was approximately the daily output of this mill.
