The invention relates to an axial bearing comprising a slide ring (1), a counter-ring (2) and an elastic mounting (3) of the slide ring, wherein the slide ring (1) is integral and has a structuring on the running surface thereof which enables the development of a stable, hydrodynamic lubricating film and wherein the structuring of the running surface occurs so that the running surface has three or more elevations (6), wherein the contact surfaces (8) thereof are even with the counter-ring (2).