Möhne

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Möhne

The source of the Möhne
Origin Sauerland
Mouth Ruhr
51°27′25″N 7°57′17″E / 51.45694°N 7.95472°E / 51.45694; 7.95472Coordinates: 51°27′25″N 7°57′17″E / 51.45694°N 7.95472°E / 51.45694; 7.95472
Basin countries Germany
Length 65 km
Source elevation 550 m

The Möhne is a small-size river in western Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), right tributary of the Ruhr. The Möhne passes the towns of Brilon, Rüthen, Warstein. There is large articifical lake near the mouth of the river, the Möhne Reservoir, used for hydro power generation and leisure activities.

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