Weil (river)

Weil

Source of the Weil.
Origin Taunus
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
Basin countries Germany
Length 50 km
Source elevation 740 m
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.

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