Este (river)

Este

The Este near Kakenstorf.
Country Germany
Location Lower Saxony, Hamburg
Basin
River mouth joins Elbe at Cranz, Hamburg
Progression ElbeNorth Sea
River system Elbe
Basin size 364.2 km2 (140.6 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length 44.7 km (27.8 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    3.21 m3/s (113 cu ft/s)
Features
Tributaries

The Este (Low Saxon: Eest) is a 44.7-kilometre-long (27.8 mi) left-bank tributary of the river Elbe that flows through Lower Saxony and Hamburg, Germany.

See also

Coordinates: 53°32′N 9°47′E / 53.533°N 9.783°E / 53.533; 9.783


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