Priessnitzové koupele, Public bath with therapeutic springs in Bělá, Czech Republic.
Priessnitzové koupele is a bath complex with two shallow pools filled with continuously flowing cold spring water that maintains temperatures between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius. The larger pool is designed for leg immersion to improve blood circulation in the lower body, while the smaller one serves for arm treatments.
The complex was established in 2004 and is based on the hydrotherapy methods developed by Vincenz Priessnitz, a 19th-century pioneer of water therapy in Central Europe. His approach to using natural springs for healing purposes continues to shape the concept of this facility today.
The site is named after Vincenz Priessnitz, reflecting a local healing culture that combines natural waters with movement and wellness. Visitors can see a Christian labyrinth and a health path that show how people in this region approached wellness and self-care.
The baths are accessible year-round, with cold water flowing from the spring even during winter months. Visitors should bring swimwear and watch for slippery surfaces, especially when temperatures are particularly low.
The spring water emerges from deep within Pavlačka forest and flows into the Píšťský stream after passing through the pools. This continuous water renewal means each visit brings fresh water, never stagnant or recycled.
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