Dockweiler Drees

Dockweiler

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Hikers on the "Wasserfallweg" (Waterfall Trail) usually rest at Dockweiler "Drees". Here, about 2 litres of healing and tasty mineral water from Lower Devonian rock layers flow from the spring.
The sodium-alkaline-hydrogen carbonate "Säuerling" (acidulous water) from the forest area along the Erft-Lieser-Mosel hiking trail leaves rust-red deposits on the brick surround of the Dockweiler "Drees". The water bubbles out of the walled spring at a temperature of approx. 8° C.

Take a rest at this idyllic spot by the "Alter Bach" (old brook). A hut in the immediate vicinity offers additional shelter.

Further information can be found in the brochure: "Dreese - Mineralwasser- und Kohlensäurequellen der Vulkaneifel".

Dockweiler Drees, © Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Kinder am Dockweiler Drees, © Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Dockweiler Drees mit Bank, © GesundLand Vulkaneifel

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Dockweiler Drees Rast, © GesundLand Vulkaneifel

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At a glance

Opening hours

From January 1st to December 31st
The “Dreese” can be visited all year round.
Depending on the weather and the ground conditions, they are differently accessible.

Place

Dockweiler

Contact

Dockweiler Drees
B421
54552 Dockweiler
Phone: (0049)6592 931570

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