A lake with clear blue water within a forest – that is the main spring of river Rhume close to the village Rhumspringe. In many other cases people have framed the source of a river, but here it is untouched: there is just a swimming pontoon for better views and some tables for a picnic. It is said to be the third-largest spring in Germany and one of the most productive Karst springs (with up to 5,000 liter per second).
The river Rhume is just 48 kilometers long and runs into river Leine close to Northeim. The Leine then runs into the Aller close to Hodenhagen, which merges with the Weser near Verden – which of course runs into the North Sea near Bremerhaven. You’ll find a sufficiently large parking area not far away from the spring. It is possible to walk around the source, but the walk is pretty short.
Rhumequelle
Rhumspringe
Germany
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