Ab-e Torsh Spring of Sarbisheh

The Ab-e Torsh Spring of Sarbisheh is one of the sights of Birjand and one of the mineral springs of South Khorasan, with water that emerges from between basalt and andesite rocks. The spring lies 70 kilometers from Birjand and 20 kilometers north of Sarbisheh, next to the village of Ab-e Torsh.

The water emerges from fissures in the andesite-basalt rock. Because of its CO₂ gas and high silica content, it has a sour taste and a relatively low temperature. The water of the Ab-e Torsh Spring is classed among mineral springs with a sodium chloride and calcium sulfate composition. These compounds, together with the low temperature and the special geological features (emerging from basalt rock), have led the water to be regarded as effective for some digestive and skin problems, rheumatism and joint pain.

To visit the Ab-e Torsh Spring of Sarbisheh, simply head northwest from the center of Sarbisheh County. According to some sources, the route from the town of Sarbisheh to the spring is about 34 kilometers. The best time to visit is spring, when the weather is milder and the area is better suited to walking and relaxing. While visiting, it is advisable to stay on marked paths, avoid leaving litter, and respect the natural environment and the therapeutic setting of the spring so that this valuable resource is preserved for future generations.