Gerolsteiner's origin
The special characteristics of Gerolsteiner mineral water are due to its originating in the Volcanic Eifel. A mineral water of outstanding quality can develop here due to the particular combination of carbonic acid of volcanic origin and dolomite rock rich in minerals.
The formation of Gerolsteiner mineral water
Loading...Carbonic acid from cooling magma
In excess of 350 volcanoes were active in the Eifel up until 10,000 years ago. Even today the cooling magma is still releasing carbonic acid, and every drop of rain that passes through the rock is thus carbonated.
Precious minerals from the dolomite rock
It is the carbonic acid that allows the water to solubilize the precious minerals and trace elements from the dolomite rock. Gerolsteiner thus naturally contains a lot of calcium and magnesium and only a comparatively small amount of sodium and chloride. This natural balance results in the refreshingly natural flavor and the invigorating effect of Gerolsteiner.
Mineral water directly from the source
Gerolsteiner mineral water is a true miracle of nature: Filtered through the Volcanic Eifel's mighty layers of rock, the water accumulates drop by drop at a depth of up to 200 meters. There it remains protected from external influences, staying fresh and clear due to the carbonic acid. And that is how it is brought back to the surface, to be bottled directly at its source – naturally pure and pristine.
Discover Gerolstein and the Eifel
Do you feel like getting to know the unique nature of the Volcanic Eifel? The Eifel, a fascinating natural landscape, is also an ideal location for a vacation:
Hiking on the “Eifelsteig” or cycling tours in idyllic valleys – it is not only for nature lovers that the Eifel has places of interest on offer. Visit Gerolstein and take the opportunity of a guided tour of the Gerolsteiner plant.