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  • Fresh mineral water from the earth:
    Bubbling Dreese
    Copyright: Jochen Hank
    Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

On the trail of mineral water

The water on our planet ultimately comes from volcanic activity, which brought lava, water vapor and other gases to the earth's surface. Rivers and oceans were formed from the condensed water vapor in the primeval atmosphere.

Mineral water is formed by the seepage of rainwater. The water seeps into the ground over decades. The water passes through various layers of soil and rock, where it is naturally filtered and absorbs various minerals and trace elements.

Taste the fresh mineral water from the Vulkaneifel!

  2. Stone fountain with metal railing, surrounded by nature. The entrance to the Duppacher Drees, a historic fountain.
    Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land, Ute Klinkhammer

    Duppacher Drees

    Duppach
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    The Duppacher Drees lies in the nature reserve Duppacher Maar

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  3. A stone with the inscription 'Helenenquelle' in golden letters, illuminated by the sun.
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    Helenenquelle im Gerolsteiner Kurpark

    Gerolstein
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    The Helenenquelle on the Kyll Cycle Path near Gerolstein Town Hall is a popular resting place for cyclists and hikers. The fresh mineral water comes from a depth of approx. 90 m and can be drunk free of charge from April-October from the brass tap. Here it is worth taking a break and the park is ideal for a small picnic in nature.  

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  4. Linden fountain in front of green trees
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    Lindenquelle

    Birresborn
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    The existence of the village Birresborn was documented for the first time in 721. The name "Birgisburias" can be translated as "good source".Numerous finds in the area of the source evidence that this source was already known to the Romans.

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  5. Cyclist at the spring, filling his bottle
    Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land, Ute Klinkhammer

    Fischbach-Drees bei Birresborn

    Birresborn
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    The magnesium-calcium mineralisation here comes from sandstone and claystone as well as overlying volcanic rock. The high content of carbonic acid originates from the Eifel volcanism and gives the water the name ‘Säuerling’ (acidulous). A total of five springs are known in Birresborn, several of which were of great economic importance. Today, drinking water can be taken from the Lindenquelle and the Fischbach-Drees.

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  6. Three people, including two children and an adult, are viewing a spring with rust-colored water outdoors. A bench stands in the background.
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    Geeser Drees

    Gerolstein
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    At Gees, a spring with a very unique mineralization bubbles up in a sandstone enclosure.

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  7. Access to the source bunker closed off by a lattice door.
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    Altstraßbach spring

    Walsdorf
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    The spring at the Altstraßbach was captured in the 1940s during construction work for the Westwall.

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  8. Three people are bending over a spring in the forest. Surrounded by trees and green vegetation. A bench stands in the background.
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    Quelle am Laubachshof

    Oberehe
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    The spring at Laubachshof is the most mineralised spring in the Hillesheim area.

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Gerolsteiner Experience World - experience mineral water up close

Everyone knows the name Gerolsteiner: the famous mineral water is produced and bottled right here in Gerolsteiner Land. At the Gerolsteiner Visitor Center, you can watch the production process live and discover at interactive stations what makes the traditional mineral water and the history of the brand so unique. Immerse yourself in a sparkling experience for young and old!

  • Fließband mit zahlreichen Wasserflaschen der Marke Gerolsteiner und Abfüllanlage.
    Copyright: Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG
    Eine Personengruppe steht auf einer Empore in einer Produktionshalle und hört einer Damen zu.
    Copyright: Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG

    Renovation of the Gerolsteiner Brunnen visitor center

    The Gerolstein Visitor Center is currently being transformed into a new world of experience. So stay tuned - the reopening is planned for the 2026 Easter vacations. Many highlights, interactive experiences and lots of exciting information about the Gerolsteiner fountain await you.

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