Kander (Germany)

For a similarly named river in Switzerland, see Kander (Switzerland)
Kander
River
The river as it flows through Kandern
Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Tributaries
 - right Lippisbach, Feuerbach, Wollbach
Source
 - location Hochblauen, Germany
 - elevation 1,000 m (3,281 ft)
 - coordinates 47°46′42″N 07°42′05″E / 47.77833°N 7.70139°E / 47.77833; 7.70139
Mouth
 - location Rhine, Germany
 - elevation 250 m (820 ft)
 - coordinates 47°37′51″N 7°34′09″E / 47.6308°N 07.5691°E / 47.6308; 07.5691Coordinates: 47°37′51″N 7°34′09″E / 47.6308°N 07.5691°E / 47.6308; 07.5691
Length 30.0[1] km (19 mi)
Basin 94[1] km2 (36 sq mi)
Progression Rhine→ North Sea

The Kander is a small river flowing from the southern Black Forest westward into the Rhine.

Geography

The Kander rises at the head of the Kandertal on the Blauen in the Black Forest. Within the first 10 km of its course to Kandern, the Kander loses 650m of elevation. The stream has a total length of 30 km and a drop of 750m to its mouth on the Rhine near the community Märkt of the town Weil am Rhein.

History

The name Kander comes from the Celtic word kandera, meaning clear flowing.

Transport uses

Due to the stream's small size it has no transportation function.

References

  1. 1 2 Map services of the Baden-Württemberg State Office for the Environment, Survey and Conservation (Landesanstalt für Umwelt, Messungen und Naturschutz Baden-Württemberg)
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