Weil (river)

The Weil is 46.6-kilometre-long (29.0 mi) river in Hesse, Germany. It is a left tributary to the Lahn river and the town 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.

Weil
Source of the Weil
Location
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationTaunus
 • elevation740 m (2,430 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Lahn
 • coordinates
50°28′26″N 8°15′50″E
Length46.6 km (29.0 mi) [1]
Basin size248 km2 (96 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionLahn→ Rhine→ North Sea
Source of the Weil 1963 by Taunusklub

References
  1. Water map service of the Hessian Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (Hessisches Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz)
  • Kümmerly+Frey: The New International Atlas. Rand McNally (1980)


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