Grabenbäckerquelle

Murau, Styria, Austria

Location: Murau, Styria, Austria
Water type: bicarbonate
Temperature: 22 °C
pH: 8

Water profile

Thermicity

Invigorating

22 °C

LowHigh

Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Grabenbäckerquelle is a bicarbonated mineral spring in Austria whose name — referencing a 'ditch baker' or related topographical feature — roots it firmly in the local landscape and folk naming tradition of the Austrian countryside. The lightly mineralised, refreshing spring water has been appreciated by local communities for its digestive and restorative qualities, forming part of Austria's rich network of small, characterful mineral springs. The source represents the quiet contribution of natural bicarbonated waters to regional wellness heritage in a country known for its great spa culture.

Insider tip — The Grabenbäckerquelle is a cold-to-tepid bicarbonate spring near Murau in the Upper Mur valley of Styria, rising from the metamorphic basement of the Niedere Tauern range at around 22°C. This cool mineral water belongs to the group of Styrian carbonate springs prized for drinking cures since the Habsburg era. The Murau basin, encircled by forested alpine ridges and dominated by a medieval castle, is one of the most picturesque market towns of Upper Styria. The surrounding alpine meadows and the Mur river gorges provide outstanding hiking terrain in the warmer months when the spring water feels refreshingly cool.

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