Werra

The Werra (German pronunciation: [ˈvɛʁa]), a river in central Germany, forms the right-source of the Weser. The Werra has its source near Eisfeld in southern Thuringia. After 293 kilometres (182 mi) the Werra joins the river Fulda in the town of Hann. Münden, forming the Weser.

This article is about the German river Werra. For the local residents association, see WERRA.
Werra
Course of the Werra
Location
Country Germany
StatesThuringia, Hesse, and Lower Saxony
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationon the Eselsberg and Bleßberg
 • coordinates50°29′59″N 10°57′53″E
 • elevation797 m above sea level (NN)
Mouth 
 • location
confluence with the Fulda
in Hann. Münden to form the Weser
 • coordinates
51°25′16″N 9°38′57″E
 • elevation
116.5 m above sea level (NN)
Length299.6 km (186.2 mi) [1]
Basin size5,496 km2 (2,122 sq mi) [2]
Discharge 
 • locationam Pegel Meiningen[3]
 • average14.0 m3/s (490 cu ft/s)
Discharge 
 • locationVacha[3]
 • average23.6 m3/s (830 cu ft/s)
Discharge 
 • locationGerstungen[3]
 • average30.9 m3/s (1,090 cu ft/s)
Discharge 
 • locationFrankenroda[3]
 • average40.6 m3/s (1,430 cu ft/s)
Discharge 
 • locationAllendorf[3]
 • average46.5 m3/s (1,640 cu ft/s)
  • Location:
    Letzter Heller, bei Hann. Münden[3]
  • Average rate: 51.2 m3/s (1,810 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionWeser→ North Sea
Landmarks
Tributaries 
 • leftUlster, Felda, Wehre
 • rightSchleuse, Hasel, Hörsel
Navigable89 km (55 mi); motor boats in places, but not throughout

The Werra Valley (German: Werratal) forms a natural border between the Rhön Mountains and the Thuringian Forest. Local attractions include Eiben Forest near Dermbach, the fairytale sandstone cave at Walldorf, the deepest lake in Germany formed by land subsidence (near Bernshausen), and the "Krayenburg", the ruins of a castle.

The following towns or municipalities lie along the Werra: Hildburghausen, Meiningen, Bad Salzungen, Tiefenort, Merkers-Kieselbach, Heringen, Philippsthal, Gerstungen, Wanfried, Eschwege, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Witzenhausen and Hann. Münden.

  • The Werra near Treffurt
  • The Werra near Creuzburg
  • The Werra in Eschwege

See also

References
  1. Messung über Geopfad (kmz, 66 kB). Die Werte von 292,1 km (ohne Quellbäche) bzw. 298,7 km (über Quelle am Eselsberg) wurden um 0,9 km nach oben korrigiert, da laut hessischer Stationierung die Ulstermündung an km 161,6 liegt, im Geopfad jedoch an 160,7.
  2. Environmental map service of Lower Saxony (Umweltkartendienst des Niedersächsischen Ministeriums für Umwelt, Energie und Klimaschutz)
  3. Gewässerkundliches Jahrbuch Weser-Ems 2005 - PDF, 6,7 MB
  • Media related to Werra at Wikimedia Commons
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