Staatl. Fachingen
Staatl. Fachingen (Staatlich Fachingen) is a highly mineralised natural mineral water from Fachingen in the Lahn valley, Hesse, Germany. The spring has been commercially bottled since the 18th century. The brand is now owned by Gerolsteiner Brunnen.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 98 |
| Magnesium | 59 |
| Sodium | 564 |
| Sulfate | 39 |
| Chloride | 139 |
| Bicarbonate | 1846 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
Calcium is 98 mg/L, magnesium 59 mg/L, sodium 564 mg/L, sulphate 39 mg/L, chloride 139 mg/L, and bicarbonate 1,846 mg/L. Hardness is 488 mg/L as CaCO₃. The defining characteristic is the exceptional bicarbonate at 1,846 mg/L, one of the highest recorded in the database for a still water. Sodium at 564 mg/L and magnesium at 59 mg/L are also substantially elevated. The water is sold still; the very high bicarbonate is not accompanied by natural carbonation.
Documented use and context
Staatl. Fachingen is classified as a Heilwasser (medicinal water) under German law — a designation that requires documented therapeutic properties and is regulated by the German Medicines Act (Arzneimittelgesetz). The medicinal water classification is distinct from the natural mineral water classification and requires specific approval from German health authorities. This classification is documented in the German product registration.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeNot used in any current coffee recipe. Hardness 488 mg/L is above the 9–266 mg/L range of these targets.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 488 mg/L is above the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets.
- BrewingNot used in any current brewing recipe, but hardness 488 mg/L sits within the 26–922 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- BakingNot used in any current baking recipe. Hardness 488 mg/L is above the 46–390 mg/L range of these targets.
- AquariumNot used in any current aquarium recipe. Hardness 488 mg/L is above the 35–212 mg/L range of these targets.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe. Hardness 488 mg/L is above the 12–54 mg/L range of these targets.
Where to buy
DE
Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Kaufland
€0.40-0.50 per litre
Available in Germany. As of March 2026.