Mineral waters
In Bilbor depression, the mineral water springs are located in the Western part of it, on the right side of Bistricioara, forming a relatively small area, where there are about 15 springs of mineral water, mostly stored in fir woods or in concrete pipes.
The most important are: Simion Lungu, the only source that stands out by the more pronounced continuity and intensity of CO₂ emissions, which is remarked by the "noisy boiling" of water.
Although the spring area "boils" because of CO₂, the water is very poorly mineralized, the mixture with CO₂ is made at surface and not deep, it can be used in the future as a mofette. Then there are the springs Şeştina, Iacobeţ, Truţa, Raita, Vâlcăneşti (where there are 3 springs of mineral water), Borcut and on Bistricioara Valley, in the area called Hurubă, on a surface of 300-400 m² there are six springs of carbonated mineral waters from a travertine nipple.
Source:
George-Bogdan Tofan “ULUCUL DEPRESIONAR DRĂGOIASA-TULGHEȘ. POTENȚIAL TURISTIC, AMENAJARE ȘI VALORIFICARE TURISTICĂ”
Bilbor, Romania
The mineral water springs have an important role in the village's life. The "Diómáli" spring is at the Eastern exit of the village, near road 13A.
Iron-rich mineral water reaches 10,000 liters per day; is recommended for patients with gastrointestinal disorders as well as those suffering from anemia. The "Szőlőmáli" springs to the Eastern border of the village.
The water is rich in bicarbonates, chlorine, magnesium and calcium. The "Cseredombi" and "Erzsébet" springs, spring East of the Aragonite mine, 800 meters from the national road, having salted water rich in iron. (Source: www.harghita.ro);
Corund, Romania
The volcanic chain of the Oriental Carpathians is particularly rich in mineral water. One third of the 500 localities of Romania with mineral water are located in the Szeklerland. Every third place in this region has at least one spring of mineral water.
Mineral water is drinkable water which contains elements with therapeutic effects. Mineral water in Harghita-Băi that surface through the volcanic rupture lines have a high carbon dioxide and iron content.
Mineral water from Harghita-Băi are recommended for cardiovascular diseases and chronic inflammation.
Mineral water springs: Csipike, Vallató, Szemvíz, Lobogó
At the Vallató and Lobogó springs, there are also swimming pools where you can take a foot bath. The explanation for the name of the Vallató spring (examination) is the low water temperature that does not exceed 6-7 ° C throughout the year.
Harghita-Băi 530002, Romania
The springs in Sânsimion erupt from the flood areas of the Western and Southwest parts of the locality. Water surfaces above and has a high iron concentration and mixes with the sweet water, that has a lower level of minerals.
Near the Southern boundary of the village there are three springs: Hevederfenyei, Borréti, and Lucsi. Two springs belong to the Western border, namely Aladary and Fehérföldi.
In the area with the Aszópatak springs, near the locality, sometimes there are gas rashes. There are 17 known springs in the village.
(source: eco-turism.ro)
At the North exit of Băile Tuşnad, at a distance of 1.25 km from the city towards Miercurea Ciuc, there is a picturesque area with several mineral water springs and a stone column (mushroom), called Red Water.
The name Veresvíz (Red Water) comes from the red colour of limonite or the mineral mud that precipitates from the springs of mineral water.
The Veresvíz mineral water spring has been researched by drilling, smaller and larger. The probe made in 1979 had a depth of 751 m and the water temperature varied between 13-22 ° C.
(source: www.laculsfantaana.ro)
Strada Oltului 2, Băile Tușnad 535100, Romania
The Piatra Albă (White Stone) mineral water spring is situated in Plăieșii de Jos, in a small depression in the Eastern Carpathians, 40 km from Miercurea Ciuc and 30 km fromm Targu Secuiesc on Route 11B.
The source Piatra Alba (Fehérkő, in Hungarian) with the name Saint Stephen (Szent István) received in the nineteenth century, is located on the northern edge of the village, about 5 km from the village Plăieşii de Sus (Kászonfeltíz) in the valley Piatra Alba (Fehérkő). In 1890, the spring water was chemically analyzed by Professor dr. Béla Lengyel from the University of Budapest. Is a carbonated mineral water, bicarbonated, calcium and sodium. This spring water was bottled in the period 1893-1944 as the "Székely Boorviz" ("Szekler mineral water"), administrator of the spring being Baróthy Anna from Targu Secuiesc. After nationalization in 1948, the spring was abandoned and demolished buildings. In 1977 the mineral spring was reamanajat by locals, being used until today. In a few years, through the care of the "composesorat" (partnership) Plăiesii de Jos, was renovated and a beautiful summer house was built over the spring. This spring mineral water has therapeutic indications regarding anemia, low immunity, atherosclerosis, diseases of the bladder.
Plăieșii de Sus, Romania
Near the junction to Atia, at the border of the Corund and Atia communes, the Árcsó stop offers a place for rest for tourists. You can stop at the salted water spring and after a half-hour walk, visit the springs of mineral water and go to the Árcsó chalet. It's a 1.5 km walk.
Árcsó spring is very well known across Europe. Here at Árcsó Baths, writer Jókai Mór, author of the famous "Golden Man" and "Black Diamonds", came for treatment.
Arcso, Corund 537060, Romania
It is an old, well-known spring, also known as Boldizsár or Madonna or Horia Spring, or No. 3 Spring.
The flow of the spring is 6,600 l / day, the water is carbonated, bicarbonate, mixed and contains: calcium, magnesium, sodium.
Therapeutic indications: hyperacid gastritis, mild constipation, kidney and liver stones.
It is next to 7 Springs Boulevard.
Short history:
The first chemical analysis was conducted by Dr. Than Károly in 1889. The capacity of the spring was 3942,000 liters per year.
The water temperature is between 8.2-10 ° C.
The water of this spring was bottled at the time when the Main Spring was under revision in 1837.
The spring bears the name of a mineral water merchant who made the first filling here.
Photo credit: http://www.borsecinfo.ro/
Borsec 535300, Romania
The Mădăraş mineral water baths are to be found on the right plain of the Olt, in the vicinity of the railway station. The bicarbonic mineral water also containing iron springs to the surface from 250 m depth. Cooled, it can also be used as table water.
The Köpüs mineral water springs, from the upper course of the Minei stream, springs near the cinnabaritic area (mercury ore) at an altitude of 1200 m. It has a flow so high that it gives birth to a real stream, the so-called "Borvizes patak "- the mineral water stream.
(source: www.harghita.ro)
Mădăraș 537071, Romania
The mineral water spring in Siculeni has been consumed by the locals for centuries. Mineral water, with a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, is also suitable for spa treatments.
It is recommended for the treatment of untreated hypertension, infectious diseases, heart failure as well as fever. In the form of a liquid cure it can be consumed to relieve stomach pains and excess stomach acid, or it can be used as a diuretic.
The mineral water spring and its area stretches over 318 square meters, in the pool about ten people can bathe at the same time comfortably.
Borvíz utca, Siculeni, Romania
It is located at the point of union of the Tolvajos and Köves streams. The water bottled here was called Kamilla and Harghita Spring.
At the end of the XIX century, near the spring there was paint grinding mill, hence the name Festő (Painter).
About 400 meters from here, at 810 meters above sea level, is the Dumbrava Harghitei Swamp, which was discovered by the geologist Bányai János.
DC29, Băile Chirui 537141, Romania
During program hours, the Sarolta Spring Water in the courtyard of the Szejke Mineral Water Museum can be consumed and stored free of charge.
Museum Program:
Tuesday to Thursday: between 10 o'clock and 18 o'clock
Saturday and Sunday: between 10 o'clock and 14 o'clock
Monday: closed
Text and photo source: http://www.odorhei-turism.ro/
Odorheiu Secuiesc 535600, Romania
The flow of the spring is decreasing.
Therapeutic indications: Hypoacid gastritis, ulcerative disease, hypocalcemia.
It was discovered in 1868 by the Royal Deputy Judge Puskás Ferencz of Gheorgheni, together with a young man from the gendarmerie. In 1873 it was inaugurated, the spring being appropriately arranged so it can be used also in the rainy season for treatment. A terrace was also built for events.
It was first analyzed by the chemistry professor Dr. Than Károly in 1873, and later in 1889 by Dr. Hankó Vilmos. It has the highest ferrous content of all the sources in Borsec. Until the outbreak of World War I, the water of this spring was bottled.
Photo: http://www.visitborsec.ro/
Borsec 535300, Romania
It is located next to 7 Springs Boulevard. It has a flow rate of 5.100 l / day. The spring water is carbonated, mixed and contains: calcium, magnesium, sodium. Therapeutic indications: hypoacid gastritis, chronic colitis, chronic uric and oxal lithosis, obesity, arthritis (hypertensive disease).
Brief history of the spring: It was used since 1840, but it the stone bed was not captured until 1867. The name was received in honor of Lázár László lord from Lăzarea, who had a decisive role in the development of Borsec. The water of this spring was used by both guests and locals for drinking.
The spring water was first analyzed by pharmacist Flobert Ferencz from Mediaş in 1862, later in 1873 by Dr. Than Károly, and in 1889 by Dr. Hankó Vilmos.
Photo source: http://www.borsecinfo.ro/
Borsec 535300, Romania
The water of this spring is calcium bicarbonate, having also lots of magnesium, sodium, carbonate, hypotonic, slightly sulphurous.
Therapeutic indications: Improves hyperacid gastritis.
It is located on 7 Springs Boulevard. It is in the vicinity of the László spring and has a low flow.
The first water analysis was made in 1862 by pharmacist Flobert Ferencz of Mediaş. In 1874, a bathing facility with a shower was built above the spring.
Photo source: http://www.visitborsec.ro/
Aleea 7 Izvoare, Borsec 535300, Romania
The mineral water of the Lobogó spring is slightly carbonated, chlorosodic, alkaline, ferrous, hypotonic, and is recommended as a therapy for diseases such as chronic gastritis with thin and thick intestinal hypoacidosis, chronic liver and gall bladder disease.
(source: www.lobogo.ro)
Baile Homorod, Romania
The flow rate is 900 l / day. The spring water is carbonated, bicarbonate, mixed and contains: calcium, magnesium, lithium, sodium.
Therapeutic indications: hyperacid gastritis; hypocalcaemia, parathyroid insufficiency.
It is close to the entrance to Fairies Meadow, near the Kossuth Spring.
It was captured in 1884. It seems to have been named after Dr. Cseh Károly.
Borsec 535300, Romania
It is located on the path that leads to the Owl Fortress, beyond the Old Spring (Izvorul Străvechi), at a distance of about 1800 m from the center of the resort.
It was discovered in 1932 and bears the name of Pierre Curie in memory of the French scholar who discovered the radium.
The chemical composition of this spring is identical to that of the Gastein springs.
It is the spring with the most radioactive mineral water in the resort.
The water of this spring is indicated in hypoacid, hyperthyroid gastritis, anemia.
Text and photo source: http://www.visitborsec.ro/transla
DN15, Borsec 535300, Romania
Main Spring no. 1 is one of the oldest springs. It is captured for industrial use, being the source with the highest flow rate; is located at the end of the 7th Alley Springs. Ötvös Ágoston calls it Borsec Spring. It was captured in 1770.
The first chemical analysis was conducted under the aegis of the Vienna Medical College in 1803. The water of the main spring has been regarded as one of the best water, being undoubtedly the Queen of Mineral Water. In 1962 it was recaptured following the plans of Bucharest engineer Mihail Vernescu. This was supervised by the geologist Artemiu Pricăjan from Bucharest and Simion Bonţideanu from Târgu Mureş.
The memory of this recapture is plated in marble above the entrance. The annual flow of the spring is 8 million liters. The water temperature is 7.5 - 8.9 ° C. It has the highest carbonic saturation. At just 60 meters was the first small-capacity bottling hall with its own power plant. In Borsec, the Oelhofer-Walser bottling machines were used for the first time, which, at that time, were the best of the bottling machines.
Foto source: http://www.visitborsec.ro/
Borsec 535300, Romania