Mountain SourceUnique in Germany
Mineral water rises to the surface from a volcanic fissure in Bad Bertrich from a depth of over 2,300 meters. Germany's only Glauber's salt thermal spring bubbles here. Remarkable: When it comes out, the water has a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius.
Info
- Coordinates: 50°04.234’ N, 7°01.994’’E
- Municipality/Town: Bad Bertrich (Electoral Palace)
- Altitude: 175 m above sea level
- Water type: sodium bicarbonate sulfate thermal bath
- Water temp.: 32 °C
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Bergquelle © GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH, D.Ketz
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Bergquelle © Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel GmbH, Kappest
Because of its healing effect on numerous ailments, the spring water is recognized as medicinal water and is used in drinking or bathing treatments for natural treatment. The Romans recognized the beneficial effects of water around 2,000 years ago. They discovered the source for the first time and so expertly that the underground masonry has been preserved to this day. The direct source area is not accessible for hygienic reasons.
Tasting allowed
The drinking fountain is located at the historic Electoral Palace in the center of the small spa town and is freely accessible. For filling larger quantities, we recommend the Lion's Head Fountain, which is located at the entrance to the spa gardens and is open every morning from eight to nine o'clock. You can get bottles and carrier bags at the nearby GesundLand Tourist Information in Bad Bertrich.
Highlights nearby
- Maischer Source
- Cheese Grotto
- Klidinger Waterfall
- Falkenlay
- Landschaftstherapeutischer Park am Römerkessel Bad Bertrich
- Vulkaneifel Therme
Hiking trails
On the trail of the Moselle gang. There are hiking tours in this region, so you can safely forget your water bottle at home. You will be able to quench your thirst along the way.
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HeimatSpuren Wasserfall-Erlebnisroute
Die anspruchsvolle Wanderung führt zum höchsten Wasserfall der Eifel
- Schwierigkeitsgrad:
- Strecke: 13,3 km -
- Dauer: 4,3 Std.
- Aufstieg: 474 hm -
- Abstieg: 474 hm
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HeimatSpuren Spazierweg Elfengrotte
Rundweg bei Bad Bertrich durch einen 50.000 Jahre alten Lavastrom
- Schwierigkeitsgrad:
- Strecke: 2,4 km -
- Dauer: 0:45Std.
- Aufstieg: 43 hm -
- Abstieg: 43 hm
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HeimatSpuren Auf den Spuren der Moselbande
Rundweg um Bad Bertrich und Krinkhof wo Wilde Gesellen der Moselbande ihr Unwesen trieben vor langer Zeit
- Schwierigkeitsgrad:
- Strecke: 11,8 km -
- Dauer: 3,5 Std.
- Aufstieg: 246 hm -
- Abstieg: 246 hm
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HeimatSpuren Erlebnisweg Ritter-Räuber-Römer
Rundweg nördlich von Bad Bertrich mit spannenden Geschichten aus dem wilden Ueßbachtal
- Schwierigkeitsgrad:
- Strecke: 6,3 km -
- Dauer: 2 Std.
- Aufstieg: 66 hm -
- Abstieg: 66 hm
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HeimatSpuren Geo-Route
Rundweg zur feurigen Vergangenheit von Bad Bertrich. Vor 50.000 Jahren waren hier neun Vulkane aktiv
- Schwierigkeitsgrad:
- Strecke: 6,5 km -
- Dauer: 2 Std.
- Aufstieg: 219 hm -
- Abstieg: 219 hm
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HeimatSpuren Kurschattensteig
Rundweg um Bad Bertrich mit herrichen Ausblicken über die Vulkaneifel
- Schwierigkeitsgrad:
- Strecke: 7 km -
- Dauer: 2,5 Std.
- Aufstieg: 318 hm -
- Abstieg: 318 hm
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Guided tours
Directions
B421, in Hohntheim turn onto the L104 and in the valley change to the L103 towards Bad Bertrich. At the entrance to Bad Bertrich, turn onto Kurfürstenstraße. You will find parking spaces at the entrance to the town, as well as a parking deck opposite the Kurfürstliches Schlösschen.