Sangerberg: Nature, Springs and History

Between Forests, Moors and Rare Plants

Prameny (Sangerberg) lies in the Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area and is surrounded by deep forests, moors and spring areas. This creates a diverse setting for hiking and observing nature. The landscape is particularly vivid at the Křížky natural formation, where an exposed rock outcrop of massive bronzitic serpentinite can be found. Rare and endangered plants also thrive here, including Cerastium alsinifolium, Asplenium adulterinum, Asplenium cuneifolium and Galium sudeticum.

Mnichovské hadce Educational Trail and Springs

The Mnichovské hadce Educational Trail is a 12-kilometre, moderately difficult walking route. It begins at the crossroads near the Křížky and Upolínová louka national nature monuments. Eight information boards focus on the unique serpentinite flora, the influence of serpentinite on vegetation and mineral waters, the historical use and processing of the rock, and the medieval structure Dlouhá stoka. A shorter option is a one-kilometre walk from Křížky and Upolínová louka to Dlouhá stoka and back. This allows you to choose between a detailed route and a short exploration.

The springs are also part of the local history. The Gisela and Rudolf springs were restored in 2012 and made accessible to the public. The covered spring area of the Giselina and Rudolfova springs near Prameny offers natural reclining benches. The Lázně Prameny geological site is freely accessible, and it can be reached by car to within 250 metres. A blue-marked turn-off from the crossroads in Prameny leads to Barochův pramen.

Traces of Mining, Spa Culture and Former Settlements

The first written mention of Prameny dates from 1357. The first inhabitants were miners who settled there at the beginning of the 14th century. Tin and silver mining in the surrounding area reached its peak in the 16th century. In Prameny’s historic spas, Rudolfův pramen was used for therapeutic treatments. Remains of a former swimming pool can still be seen near the Gisela, Rudolf and Nový Lázeňský springs.

The historical landscape also includes Tři kříže. They stand on a rocky outcrop at an elevation of 817 metres, on the right side of the road towards Nová Ves above the hollow of the former town; Upolínová louka lies around them. The late Baroque Chapel of Panny Marie stood around 1750 on the wooded Kalvárie hill, about 600 metres west of Prameny (Sangerberg), and over time became a popular destination for excursions and pilgrimages. The former Church of sv. Linharta was demolished in 1958; indistinct wall remains are still present on the site.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

For further research, you can also explore Kulsam, Franzensbad, Thurn, Scheibenreuth, Untersandau, Tepl, Klinghart and Großloh.

For the overarching travel overview: Eger District.