Lázně Prameny
General Characteristics
County (administration):
Karlovarský kraj
District (town):
Cheb
Village:
Prameny
Cadastre:
Prameny
Map sheets:
11-23 Sokolov, 11-233 Rovná
Accessibility:
no traffic restriction ( by car)
ID:
4474
Geology
Short characteristics of the site:
The spa in Prameny (Sangerberg), known as the Elizabeth Baths (Alžbětiny lázně), was built between 1872 and 1878. During this period, the main mineral springs were tapped and named after the children of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elizabeth: Rudolf, Gisela, and Vincent. Each spring possessed a specific composition.
These mineral waters have low mineralization, with a dissolved solids content of up to 1 g/l. They are associated with amphibolites and small serpentinite scales in the vicinity. They exhibit an elevated magnesium content, although the values are significantly lower compared to, for example, the Novoveská kyselka. The waters are gas-charged and contain elevated levels of iron, silicates, and other trace elements, classifying them as interesting mineral waters. The Rudolf and Gisela springs are the most mineralized. The Vincent, Nový lázeňský, and Baroch springs have lower total mineralization. There are also a number of mofettes in the area.
Regional geologic unit:
Bohemian Massif > Bohemicum > Mariánské Lázně complex
Stratigraphy:
Carboniferous
Subject:
hydrogeology
Geological phenomenon:
spring, river source
Genesis:
aquatic (water activity), tectonic
Rock:
amphibolite, serpentine
Territorial protection
Level of protection:
Registred geological localities suggested to protection in Protected landscape area
Part of LEPA (Large-size especially protected areas):
Slavkovský les
Part of national geopark:
Egeria
Conflicts of interests:
without conflicts
References
- Kůrková, I., et al. (2026): Slavkovský les – Zrození vody z kamene. – Čes. geol. služba. Praha
- Hynie, O. (1963): Hydrogeologie ČSSR II, Minerální vody. Nakladatelství ČSAV.
- Kolářová, M. – Myslil, V. (1979): Minerální vody Západočeského kraje. Ústř. úst. geol. Praha.
- Krásný, J., et al. (2012): Podzemní vody České republiky. Regionální hydrogeologie prostých a minerálních vod. – Čes. geol. služba. Praha.
Elaboration and Updating
Elaborated by:
Iva Kůrková, 03.02.2026
Updated by:
Citation
The database Important geological localities of the Czech Republic: 4474 [online]. Prague: Czech Geological Survey, 1998 [cit. 2023-06-16]. Available from: https:// lokality.geology.cz/4474.
Location in map:
Assessment
Scientifical assesment:
great
Educational assesment:
major
Significance:
supraregional
Representativeness:
major
Geological importance:
geoturistic value
Excursion locality:
yes
Locality conditions:
acceptable
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