River in north eastern Germany, rising in the Lusatian Mountains just above Neugersdorf and flowing north past Bautzen and Spremberg, where it splits temporarily into two arms. After it passes Cottbus, the river divides into a network of channels, forming a marshy wooded region that is known as Spree forest as far as Lubben. It then passes Furtenwalde and Kopenick and winds through Berlin in several branches to Join the Havel river (a tributary of the Elbe) at Spandau after a course of 250 miles (403 km). A considerable portion of the Spree forest is now cultivated and also serves a popular excursion area for Berliners. The Spree river is connected with neighboring rivers by canals, the most important of which is Oder Spree canal running south east from Berlin. (Via Britannica.com)
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