Schwale

Schwale

River Schwale in Neumünster-Brachenfeld
Country Germany
Basin
Main source near Gönnebek
River mouth in Neumünster into Stör (Elbe)
River system Stör / Elbe ( North Sea
Physical characteristics
Length 16 km (9.9 mi)
Features
Tributaries

The Schwale is an approximately 16 kilometer long river in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The origin is in the district Segeberg close to Gönnebek, the mouth is in the independent town Neumünster. In the centre of Neumünster the river is dammed to an artificial lake from the medieval times to operate a water mill.

See also

Coordinates: 54°03′N 9°57′E / 54.050°N 9.950°E / 54.050; 9.950

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