Hétforrás, Natural spring site in Kőszeg Mountains, Hungary
Hétforrás is a natural spring site located in the Kőszeg Mountains near the Austrian border. Seven water outlets emerge from stone structures in a forest hollow, each marked with engraved stone plaques showing their names.
The spring was constructed in 1896 to celebrate the thousandth anniversary of the Hungarian Conquest. It was designed as a memorial to this historical moment and served as a water source for the nearby Óvár Castle.
The seven outlets are named after Hungarian tribal leaders from the age of conquest: Álmos, Előd, Ond, Kond, Tas, Huba, and Töhötöm. These names appear on stone plaques at each spring opening, connecting the place to the early story of the Hungarian people.
The spring is accessible year-round without entrance fees and features a rain shelter with seating for hikers taking breaks. The location works well as a rest stop during walks in the surrounding mountains.
The water maintains a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius throughout the year, regardless of the season. During the Cold War, this was a restricted area that required special permits for visitors to enter.
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