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Dolomite rock – Habitats at the Rhume Spring loop from Rhumspringe

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Göttingen

Rhumspringe

Dolomite rock – Habitats at the Rhume Spring loop from Rhumspringe

Easy

5.0

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Dolomite rock – Habitats at the Rhume Spring loop from Rhumspringe

00:53

3.40km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal

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Bus stop

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1.47 km

Rhumequelle Trailhead and Bus Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hiking car park, bus stop, information boards and Dixi toilet

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1.62 km

Bench with a view of the Rhume Spring

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.67 km

Rhume Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hydrogeological background of this comparatively strong spring with its impressive spring pot is very interesting: The groundwater flowing down from the Harz slopes, including seepage water from the rivers …

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1.72 km

The Mysterious Path of Water Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

1.95 km

dolomite rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fault runs between the dolomite rock of the Rotenberg rising to the north and the Buntsandstein to the south. At this fault line, the source of the Rhume comes to the surface through rising deep water.

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2.08 km

Bald cypress

Highlight • Natural

In the area of the Rhumequelle, one of Europe's largest karst springs, bald cypresses thrive, which take on a wonderful golden-brown color in autumn. Bald cypresses are ideal for bank zones, which they find at the Rhumequelle.

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