Kurtuvėnai Regional Park area, Kelmė District Municipality
Samogitia
hydrogeological natural monument and group of springs
55.84020, 22.94140
30-75 minutes; longer if combined with Kurtuvėnai Regional Park routes
May-June for meadows and plants, or autumn for quieter water observation
Spaudžių Verdenė
Spaudžių Verdenė
Svilė Springs are also called Spaudžių Verdenė. Saugoma.lt presents them as one of the largest and most impressive groups of springs in Lithuania.
The place is distinctive because the springs are not one clear outlet. Many small spring eyes bubble in a wet meadow, making the whole area seem alive, constantly moving, and cold.
More Than 100 Spring Eyes
Saugoma.lt states that there are more than 100 spring eyes here. Their water flows into the cold Svilė stream, which is further connected with the Venta-Dubysa canal environment.
The group of springs is a hydrogeological natural monument. Visitors should not only look at the water, but also understand that they are seeing groundwater emerging at the surface, and that the wetness of the meadow is part of that process.
Svilė Landscape Reserve
Svilė Springs lie within the Svilė Landscape Reserve, on the edge of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park. The reserve page also emphasizes natural habitats, so the spring site matters not only as beautiful water.
In June, protected plants may bloom near the springs, including Baltic marsh orchids. That means visitors should walk only where permitted and avoid trampling the meadows.
What to Notice on Site
The most interesting way to visit is to stop and observe individual eyes: in some places the water rises slowly, elsewhere sand or silt moves with the bubbling. The clear water and cold current let you feel the physics of springs directly.
Do not try to deepen the eyes, build little dams, or pick plants. The springs are sensitive, and even small human interference can change their edges and water flow.
How to Visit
At the time of research, no separate object ticket or opening hours were found. Because this is a protected area, check Saugoma.lt or Kurtuvėnai Regional Park information for current visitor-ticket rules and visiting procedure.
After rain the area may be wet and slippery. Waterproof footwear is best, and children should be told in advance that spring eyes are not a paddling place.
