Seeve

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Seeve

Seeve near Jesteburg
Origin Lüneburg Heath
Mouth Elbe
Basin countries Germany
Length 40 km (25 mi)

The River Seeve is a tributary of the Elbe in northern Germany. It is approximately 40 km (25 mi) long. Its source is near Wehlen in the northern part of the Lüneburg Heath. It flows into the Elbe in Over, Seevetal. The municipality of Seevetal is named after this river.

Course

The Seeve in the Untere Seeveniederung few kilometres before joining the Elbe

The Seeve source is located south-east of Undeloh, Wehlen in the northern part of the Lüneburg Heath at an elevation of aubout 67 metres. It passes Holm, Lüllau, Jesteburg, Bendestorf, Ramelsloh, Horst, Lindhorst, Hittfeld, Karoxbostel, Glüsingen, Maschen and Hörsten. It then flows into the Elbe between Over and Wuhlenburg.

In Holm and Horst there are barrages to drive watermills. Just before joining the Elbe, the Seeve passes the natural reserve Untere Seeveniederung.

Water

The Seeve has a relatively steady, low water temperature throughout the year of 7 °C (45 °F) and is known as coldest river in northern Germany.[1]

References

  1. ↑ River presentation (German)

Coordinates: 53°28′N 9°59′E / 53.467°N 9.983°E / 53.467; 9.983

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