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Mineral springs in the Eifel

Around 10,000 years ago, the last time there was a huge crash in the Eifel, lava flows made their way, maars formed and the landscape as we know it today was formed. The elements have wrestled with and influenced each other over many millions of years. The enormous earth movements are over, but beneath the surface, at great depths, they bubble up, the mineral and carbonic acid springs of the volcanic Eifel. They give us delicious water. In the Eifel they are called Drees. The special thing about them: You can still tap fresh spring water in many places today. How refreshing it is to fill your water bottle with sparkling water during a hike and quench your thirst! Various hiking trails make it possible to make a stop on a tour.

Mineral water from the Eifel

The mineral waters from the Volcanic Eifel are extraordinarily rich in valuable minerals. They owe this to the volcanic subsoil that they pass through on their long journey. Carbon dioxide, which produces carbonic acid when combined with water, is responsible for the mineral enrichment. It comes from the earth's interior and is effectively the breath of the volcanoes. No two Drees are the same; every water tastes different. Of course, the health authority regularly checks the quality of the mineral springs, so the water can be tasted without hesitation. Information boards tell visitors more about the volcanic past of the area and the respective mineral compositions.

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Wallender Born cold water geyser

The small village of Wallenborn is "bubbly" in a completely different way. At first, it looks completely unspectacular at the fountain in the middle of the village. But then suddenly a fountain of 9°C cold water shoots into the sky and gushes upwards for six minutes. Then - just as quickly as it all began - the spectacle is over again. The scene is repeated every 35 minutes. The reason for this is the pressure that builds up in an underground chamber. When the pressure exceeds the water column above it, the water shoots up violently. The locals call the Wallender Born"Brubbel", as it is officially known. This is followed by a 3.5-kilometre-long Brubbel trail.

  • A beautiful fountain in a park, surrounded by trees. The water splashes high into the clear sky.
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    Wallender Born

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    A seemingly peaceful fountain awakens, begins to bubbling. Suddenly, a fountain of 9 ° C of cold water shoots into the sky, for six minutes it bubbles up. The haunted by, the "Brubbel" like the locals call their phenomenon affectionate, is just as flashy.

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More mineral springs in the Eifel

The Eifel's mineral springs are a fascinating natural phenomenon with historical and health-promoting value - and an integral part of the regional identity

But what exactly is a Drees?

A Drees is a mineral-rich spring from which carbonated water flows naturally. There are numerous of these volcanic springs in the Eifel, whose water often has a high iron, magnesium or calcium content. Many of the Drees springs are tapped, equipped with pools or small fountains and are open to the public

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