Healing Water
Excerpt from the extensive healing water analysis of the Füssing thermal springs
by Academic Director Dr. D. Eichelsdörfer, Institute for Water Chemistry and Chemical Balneology, Technical University of Munich Water temperature: 56°C, pH value: 7
One liter of water contains:
Now that you've learned about the composition and ingredients of our healing water or thermal water, you might be wondering: how can it be that an oil drilling operation suddenly uncovers hot springs, as happened here in
Bad Füssing?
Where does the thermal water come from?
The formation of thermal water begins with the presence of groundwater. Groundwater originates from rainwater, which seeps into the ground and circulates until it reaches layers of rock, such as shale or clay. As the water travels downward, it dissolves trace elements and minerals from the surrounding rocks. This process gives the water its unique composition, which
is also true of the water in Bad Füssing, renowned for its special qualities.
How does the thermal water heat up?
Simply put, the
water's heat is caused by either its location deep within the Earth's crust or by local volcanic activity. Depending on the underground structure, water descends to depths of several hundred meters to 3–4 kilometers. The Bad Füssing thermal water was found at a depth of 1000 meters. As the water moves down through cracks, fractures, and aquifers, the temperature rises with depth. Some waters circulate at temperatures of 1000°C at depths of 65 km.
How does the thermal water reach the surface?
Although water can be found 65 km deep within the Earth, it doesn't naturally rise to the surface. This requires hydrostatic pressure, which, combined with uplifting gases, brings the water to the surface—as is the case in Bad Füssing. When this pressure is insufficient, wells or other lifting mechanisms are used.
Healing water as medicine?
Yes, absolutely! Ancient civilizations, including the Native Americans over 10,000 years ago and the Romans more than 2000 years ago, already recognized the healing properties of thermal springs. They frequented bath sites such as Bath in England and Baden in Switzerland for healing and well-being. Even today, doctors recommend bathing in thermal waters for various conditions, such as relieving rheumatism or soothing irritated skin. New research also highlights the sulfur-rich water of Bad Füssing as an effective
remedy against burnout syndrome, as it lowers stress hormone levels in the body.