Weil (river)
| Weil | |
|---|---|
|
Source of the Weil. | |
| Country | Germany |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
Taunus 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| River mouth |
Lahn 50°28′26″N 8°15′50″E / 50.47389°N 8.26389°ECoordinates: 50°28′26″N 8°15′50″E / 50.47389°N 8.26389°E |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 50 km (31 mi) |
Source of the Weil 1963 by Taunusklub
The Weil is small 50 km long river in Hesse, Germany. It is a left tributary to the Lahn river and the city of Weilburg is located next to its mouth. The river flows exclusively through the Taunus mountain range with its source being located between the Kleiner Feldberg and Großer Feldberg mountains. It flows through Schmitten, Weilrod and Weilmünster. A hiking trail as well as a biking trail follow the course of the river.
References
- Kümmerly+Frey: The New International Atlas. Rand McNally (1980)
External links
Media related to Weil at Wikimedia Commons- List of German rivers (German)
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