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The “Laumės Akys” Springs of Rašė

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Entering the valley of the Rašė River, about 500 meters from the Utena pond dam, on the left bank of the river, at the foot of a slope approximately 15 meters high, you can observe a unique natural phenomenon – several water springs gushing from deep underground and forming the “Laumės Akys” (Lauma’s Eyes). These springs, as if alive, open and close their sandy "eyes," seemingly trying to convey something mysterious. Over time, more and more of these springs, known as “Laumės Akys,” become visible. The excess water from these springs flows into the Rašė, and the clear water allows you to see these remarkable natural details distinctly. These springs originated centuries ago, forming a deep, suffusion depression created by water rising from the earth's depths.

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Entering the valley of the Rašė River, about 500 meters from the Utena pond dam, on the left bank of the river, at the foot of a slope approximately 15 meters high, you can observe a unique natural phenomenon – several water springs gushing from deep underground and forming the “Laumės Akys” (Lauma’s Eyes). These springs, as if alive, open and close their sandy "eyes," seemingly trying to convey something mysterious. Over time, more and more of these springs, known as “Laumės Akys,” become visible. The excess water from these springs flows into the Rašė, and the clear water allows you to see these remarkable natural details distinctly. These springs originated centuries ago, forming a deep, suffusion depression created by water rising from the earth's depths. In 2020, the Lithuanian
Geological Survey measured the total discharge of the springs (10-15 l/s) and analyzed the water composition. The spring water is clean, fresh, and classified as a calcium and magnesium bicarbonate type. It has low mineral content (324 mg/l) and is characterized by relative hardness (6.39 mg-eq/l). The amount of organic matter is also low (permanganate oxidation at 2.32 mg O/l). The name “Laumės Akys” for this natural phenomenon was coined by a nearby resident, artist Vytautas Kondrotas. In 2021, the “Laumės Akys” of the Rašė River were declared a state-owned protected natural heritage site. Similar springs can also be found in other regions of Lithuania, such as in Skuodas (Šmitos Springs), Kelmė District (in Svilė village), and Varėna District near the Skroblus River.
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