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Kocsortos-forrás

Eger, Heves County, Hungary, Hungary
Kocsortos-forrás
Location
Eger, Heves County, Hungary, Hungary
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Kocsortos-forrás is a natural thermal spring in the Pannonian Basin of Hungary, one of the many mineral water sources distributed across the flat and gently rolling landscape of the Great Hungarian Plain where the earth's geothermal energy manifests as warm bicarbonate-rich water rising through the ancient sedimentary layers. The spring forms part of Hungary's extraordinarily rich natural thermal heritage, distributed across the country in thousands of springs, wells, and boreholes that sustain the national gyógyfürdő tradition. The surrounding Hungarian lowland landscape, with its characteristic long horizons, sunflower and cereal agriculture, and traditional farmstead architecture, provides a quintessentially Pannonian setting.

Insider tip — Kocsortos-forras is a mineral spring in Heves County near the wine city of Eger, one of Hungary's most celebrated historic towns famous for its Baroque architecture and Bull's Blood red wine. The bicarbonate spring emerges from volcanic tuff and limestone formations of the Northern Hungarian Mountains flanking the Eger Valley. Bathing here pairs naturally with visits to Eger Castle, the minaret, and the Valley of the Beautiful Woman wine cellar quarter. The thermal spring tradition complements Eger's identity as a place of sensory pleasures combining wine, history, and thermal culture.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.