Zřídelní struktury okolí Křížového pramene
General Characteristics
County (administration):
Karlovarský kraj
District (town):
Cheb
Village:
Mariánské Lázně
Cadastre:
Mariánské Lázně
Map sheets:
11-41 Mariánské Lázně, 11-411 Mariánské Lázně
Accessibility:
no traffic restriction ( by car)
ID:
4479
Geology
Short characteristics of the site:
The springs of Mariánské Lázně represent a hydrochemically exceptionally diverse system linked to a complex geological structure and tectonic lines. Its northern representative is the Forest Spring (Lesní pramen), notable for its hybrid alkaline-saline composition influenced by a diorite body. Occupying a central position is the Cross Spring (Křížový pramen), historically the most significant source of strongly mineralized water of the so-called 'Carlsbad type' (Na-SO4-Cl), used primarily for drinking cures. In its vicinity, though chemically distinct, emerges Caroline's Spring (Karolinin pramen), used today primarily for baths, while the nearby Ambrose’s Springs (Ambrožovy prameny) are characterized by a high iron content. Finally, Mary’s Springs (Mariiny prameny) form a specific group within the Centrální Lázně complex.
Regional geologic unit:
Bohemian Massif > Bohemicum > Mariánské Lázně complex
Stratigraphy:
Paleozoic
Subject:
hydrogeology
Geological phenomenon:
spring, river source
Genesis:
aquatic (water activity), tectonic
Rock:
amphibolite, granite, diorite
Territorial protection
Level of protection:
Geological localities 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
- Landa, D.-A. (2024): Hydrochemická zonace minerálních vod v oblasti Mariánských Lázní, PřF UK, diplomová práce
- 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:
Landa David, 06.02.2026
Updated by:
Citation
The database Important geological localities of the Czech Republic: 4479 [online]. Prague: Czech Geological Survey, 1998 [cit. 2023-06-16]. Available from: https:// lokality.geology.cz/4479.
Location in map:
Assessment
Scientifical assesment:
extraordinary
Educational assesment:
major
Significance:
international
Representativeness:
major
Geological importance:
geo-historical value, geoturistic value
Excursion locality:
yes
Locality conditions:
no problems
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