Hanácká kyselka, Natural mineral spring in Horní Moštěnice, Czech Republic.
Hanácká kyselka is a natural mineral spring in Horní Moštěnice that draws water from roughly 40 meters below ground. The water has a special composition with alkaline, earthy and sodium-iron compounds that are still bottled locally and exported today.
The spring was discovered by accident in 1854 when French workers searching for coal instead found this mineral water. A professor named František Štolba later confirmed its beneficial properties through chemical testing and brought the discovery to wider attention.
The name refers to the Haná region, and locals view this spring as part of their heritage since its discovery brought attention to their village. Visitors can see how the water source shaped community pride and remains a symbol of the area.
You can taste the water directly at the source or see it flowing naturally from the ground. The location is easily accessible on foot, and visitors should know that the water contains natural carbonation and a slightly iron taste.
The water naturally contains carbonation without any added processing, which is rare among mineral springs. This unusual geological feature has attracted the interest of researchers from various countries over the decades.
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