Schwale

Schwale
River Schwale in Neumünster-Brachenfeld
Country Germany
States Schleswig-Holstein
Physical characteristics
Main source near Gönnebek
River mouth in Neumünster into Stör
54°03′10″N 9°56′34″E / 54.0529°N 9.9429°E / 54.0529; 9.9429Coordinates: 54°03′10″N 9°56′34″E / 54.0529°N 9.9429°E / 54.0529; 9.9429
Length 16 km (9.9 mi)
Basin features
Progression StörElbeNorth Sea
Tributaries

The Schwale is an approximately 16 kilometer long river in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The origin is in the district Segeberg close to Gönnebek, the confluence with the Stör is in the independent town Neumünster. In the centre of Neumünster the river is dammed to an artificial lake from the medieval times to operate a water mill.

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