Schroth cure
The Schroth cure is a traditional 19th-century cure with low-fat, low-salt food, alternating drinking and dry days and moist body wraps, the Schroth pack.
- Origin
- Silesia, Johann Schroth, 19th century
- Centre today
- Oberstaufen in the Allgäu
- Duration
- Usually 1 to 3 weeks
- Core
- Light food, drinking and dry days, wraps
Johann Schroth (1798 to 1856) was not a doctor but a carter. He noticed that moist, warm compresses helped with injuries and developed a cure from it. Today Oberstaufen in the Allgäu is the best-known Schroth spa town.
Typical are three building blocks: very light food with rolls, porridge and vegetables, a rhythm of days with a lot and with little fluid, and the Schroth pack early in the morning. You are wrapped in moist, cool sheets and the body warms up strongly underneath.
The cure is demanding and should be medically supervised. It is more tradition than modern science, but many value it as a consistent fresh start with a fixed daily rhythm.
Good to know
- Not for people with cardiovascular problems without medical clearance.
- The early-morning wrap takes getting used to, but is part of the cure.
- Many houses offer a milder, modern form.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Schroth pack?
A moist, cool full-body wrap early in the morning. Under warm blankets the body heats up strongly; you sweat and rest afterwards.
How long does a Schroth cure last?
Classically two to three weeks. Shorter forms from one week are offered too.
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Updated on 17 October 2026