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Overview of the Healing Springs of Tyrol and Vorarlberg: Josephsberg, Lend, Latsch, and Mitterbad

Summary

Continuation of the overview of mineral and thermal springs in Tyrol, describing the baths at Josephsberg near Meran, Lend, Latsch, and the renowned Mitterbad in the Ulten Valley. The report details the mineral composition, medical indications, and operational status of the establishments.

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The bath at Josephsberg near Meran was once heavily frequented; the current owner has discontinued public use.

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The bath in the Lend at St. Pankraz in the judicial district of Ulten is a saline chalybeate water; since 1825 it has been back in good condition and frequently used, though more detailed accounts are lacking.

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A mineral spring at Latsch in the judicial district of Schlanders has not yet been examined in greater detail.

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The spring of Mitterbad at St. Pankraz in the judicial district of Ulten contains sulfuric earths and iron. Another spring containing no iron is used for drinking cures. Chlorosis, hysteria, rheumatisms, disorders of secretions and excretions, and chronic rashes are very often cured here. The establishment is one of the best and most visited in Tyrol.

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"Overview of the Healing Springs of Tyrol and Vorarlberg: Josephsberg, Lend, Latsch, and Mitterbad." Der Bote für Tirol, 9 August 1830. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/09.08.1830/150692/4. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1830-08-09-uebersicht-der-heilquellen-von-tirol-und-vorarlberg-josephsberg-lend-latsch-und-