Stříbrná studánka, Natural spring in Nový Rychnov, Czech Republic.
Stříbrná studánka is a natural spring located in a forested area near Nový Rychnov at approximately 600 meters elevation. Clear water emerges and flows over mineral-rich rocks that give the water its distinctive composition.
Silver was mined in the area around Křemešník in the 15th century, with shafts running from Vyskytná through Sázava to Křemešník. Remnants of the tunnels and spoil heaps still mark the immediate surroundings of the spring today.
The spring's name comes from the silver-bearing rock the water passes through, and its flow is constant all year, so it is visited in every season. A green-marked circuit from Křemešník leads past Korce, the spring, Sluneční paseka and the chapel of St. John and back. Since September 2004 a stop of the NS Křemešník nature trail has stood here.
The spring is located in a wooded area, so sturdy footwear and care on uneven paths are recommended. It is most easily reached on foot, and visits are possible throughout the year.
In the 15th century, silver was mined in the area, with shafts running from Vyskytná through Sázava to Křemešník; remnants of the tunnels and spoil heaps can still be seen near the spring. The water is weakly radioactive because it flows through silver-bearing rock.
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