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Möhne

Möhne
Möhnequelle01.jpg
The source of the Möhne
Location
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSauerland
 • elevation550 m (1,800 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Ruhr
 • coordinates
51°27′25″N 7°57′17″E / 51.45694°N 7.95472°E
Length65.1 km (40.5 mi) [1]
Basin size469 km2 (181 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionRuhr→ RhineNorth Sea

The Möhne is a river in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Ruhr. The Möhne passes the towns of Brilon, Rüthen, Warstein. There is a large artificial lake near the mouth of the river, the Möhne Reservoir, used for hydro power generation and leisure activities.

References

External links

  • Media related to Möhne at Wikimedia Commons


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