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Refresh your body and mind: the Priessnitz treatment is now available at the Velké Losiny spa

12.08.2026
3 min. A read epub .
Refresh your body and mind: the Priessnitz treatment is now available at the Velké Losiny spa
The Priessnitz Walk

Refresh yourself in the heart of Velké Losiny Spa Park

You’ll find the Priessnitz Footpath in the natural stream bed inVelké Losiny Spa Park. The entrance to the footpath is equipped with steps and a rope handrail, which allows you to hold on safely whilst walking through the water.

During your visit to Velké Losiny, why not include the Priessnitz cold therapy treatment as part of your walk through the spa park? Take off your shoes, step into the cool water and stroll along the natural pebbles. Try this traditional form of hydrotherapy, combining gentle exercise with refreshment in beautiful natural surroundings.

The seasonal opening period is from 1 May to 31 October, and the footpath is accessible only during daylight hours. For safety or operational reasons, access may be temporarily restricted or the footpath closed.

Come and experience the Priessnitz cold treatment for yourself and treat your body to a refreshing experience in the beautiful surroundings of the spa park.

How does the Priessnitz procedure work?

Experience refreshment, step by step

You enter the natural stream bed barefoot. The water is approximately 5 to 40 cm deep. You walk slowly through the stream over the rounded pebbles using the so-called ‘stork walk’ – with each step, the whole foot is lifted above the water’s surface. You must hold onto the rope handrail whilst walking.

Moving through the cold water reflexively stimulates blood circulation in the lower limbs, and the massage of the soles of the feet contributes to a pleasant sense of refreshment and helps to harden the body.

End the treatment as soon as you begin to feel the first unpleasant sensation of cold. Then dry your feet thoroughly, put on dry socks and shoes, and walk briskly for a further 15–30 minutes to allow your limbs to warm up naturally again.

The procedure may be repeated no more than 1–2 times a day, always after the body has warmed up completely and with an interval of at least 3–4 hours between sessions.

Safety first

Proceed with caution and, if you have any health issues, it is best to skip the treatment

Proceed slowly and carefully throughout the procedure and use the rope handrails to hold on securely.

Entry to the walkway is not permitted during thunderstorms, strong winds or when the water flow is high. Children under 10 years of age may only take part in the experience under the constant supervision of an adult.

When should you avoid the treatment?

The walkway should not be used if you have an acute illness, a fever, open wounds or certain skin, vascular or venous conditions affecting the lower limbs. It is also not recommended in cases of severe circulatory disorders or reduced sensation in the lower limbs, or in cases of acute kidney or urinary tract diseases.

If you have any health concerns or doubts, we recommend consulting a doctor to assess the suitability of the treatment before using it.

Offer of stays

Treat yourself to some extra time to relax in Velké Losiny

Enjoy the Priessnitz cold therapy treatment and other relaxation options during your stay at the Velké Losiny Thermal Spa. Choose from a range of breaks featuring spa treatments, half-board or full-board, and treat yourself to some time to rest, recharge and regain your energy. Discover our range of breaks and plan your stay in Velké Losiny.

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