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The 5 most important rules of Buchinger fasting

These five rules guide you safely through your fasting week โ€“ explained compactly, with extra tips to tick off and a quiz.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Updated October 2026โฑ๏ธ approx. 5 min readโœ๏ธ Zollhaus team, Erzgebirge
๐ŸšซNo solid food
๐Ÿ’งDrink plenty
๐ŸšถMovement + rest
๐ŸŽTake refeeding seriously
Short & clear

The 5 basic rules at a glance

Tap through the rules.

Rule 1

Go without solid food

No solid food during fasting days โ€“ digestion rests. How to prepare: preparation.

The rules in numbers

Your fasting week at a glance

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Beyond the five rules

Extra tips for a successful fasting week

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Are you ready?

Do you know the rules?

Quiz
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What do you traditionally have in the evening?

Warm broth โ€“ recipe: parsnip-thyme broth.

How much should you drink?

About 2.5โ€“3 litres a day.

What is rule 5?

Right โ€“ refeeding secures your success.

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Great โ€“ now you know!

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Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus

Guided fasting โ€“ in the forest, with warmth

At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains you fast according to Buchinger in a small group โ€“ guided by experienced fasting leaders, with vegetable broth, fresh juices, fasting hikes, liver compresses and rest in our spa.

  • Broths & juices โ€“ freshly prepared
  • Hiking right from the door
  • Yoga and Wellness
  • Cosy rooms
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Buchinger fasting dates

All prices per person in a double room. All about Buchinger fasting

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Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns

Fasting is not about giving something up โ€“ it is an encounter with yourself. This fasting week combines relief, exercise and joie de vivre into a healing break.

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Buchinger Fasting with Winfried Knust

A soothing fasting week with exercise, nature, mindfulness and valuable inspiration for regeneration and new inner balance.

Price from 799 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
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Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps

Treat yourself to a time out with Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus. Elke Fleps supports you with holistic care, laughter yoga, hiking and valuable inspiration.

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Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl

Buchinger fasting with Katja Pohl โ€“ a mindful time out for body and mind with nature, peace, hikes and fasting guidance.

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Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps

A week that relieves body and mind and awakens new joie de vivre, with rest, exercise and cheerful impulses back to more lightness.

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Good to know

FAQ about the rules

Questions? Call us on +49 35057 540 or use our contact form.

What are the key rules?

No solid food, drink enough, combine movement and rest, listen to your body and take refeeding seriously.

What can I drink?

Water, mineral water, herbal tea, clear broth and diluted juice.

Can I exercise?

Gentle movement yes, intense sport better not.

How long is refeeding?

About a third of the fasting time โ€“ two to three days after a week.

Conclusion

Five rules, one wonderful week

With these five rules youโ€™re well prepared. To make it even easier, fast in a guided group โ€“ e.g. with us. Basics: What is Buchinger fasting?

Ready?

Fast with us in the Ore Mountains

Guided Buchinger fasting with hikes, yoga, wellness and lots of forest calm.

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How well do you know Buchinger fasting?

Take our Buchinger fasting quiz: 42 questions on preparation, drinks, metabolism and build-up days โ€“ with explanations. Score 75 % or more and you'll receive a book from our fasting library when you arrive for your fasting week.

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