Goldbach (Bode)

The Goldbach is a river of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is a left tributary of the River Bode, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) long, in the Harz Mountains.

Goldbach
One source of the Goldbach
Location
LocationSaxony-Anhalt,  Germany
Reference no.DE: 56852
Physical characteristics
Source 
 ⁃ locationeast of Hartenberg fell near Elbingerode
 ⁃ coordinates51°47′31″N 10°49′49″E
 ⁃ elevationc. 516 m above sea level (NHN)
Mouth 
 ⁃ location
in Wegeleben into the Bode
 ⁃ coordinates
51°53′20″N 11°10′59″E
Length34 km (21 mi)[1][2]
Basin size101 km2 (39 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionBode→ Saale→ Elbe→ North Sea

Course

The Goldbach rises east of the uplands of Elbingerode. There are three major headwaters. The longer one, traditionally called Teufelsbach (Devil's Beck) is defined as the upper course, hydrographically. The other one, starting from a spring called Eggeröder Brunnen, traditionally is called Klostergrundbach (Covent Dale Beck) or Goldbach. The third major headwater is the Silberborn or Mönchsbach in Silberborn Valley, passing beneath Michaelstein Abbey. Their confluence is near Mönchemühle (Monks' Mill) in Blankenburg. In spring, the headwaters of the Goldbach can become raging meltwater torrents.

The stream passes under the B 6 federal highway and is joined by some other streams. In the forelands of Harz Mountains, it passes Langenstein and flows below the Spiegelsberge hills through the southern outskirts of Halberstadt. Than it passes through the center of Harsleben and reaches Wegeleben, where it discharges into River Bode.

Fauna

Numerous endangered species live in the Goldbach, such as the brown trout and small shellfish.

Tributaries
  • Molkegraben (right)
  • Sauteichsgraben (left)

See also

References
  1. Sachsen-Anhalt-Viewer with theme "Gewässer" and area measuring
  2. GPS track, drawn according to Sachsen-Anhalt-Viewer
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