Biese
River in Germany
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The Biese is a river in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, source river of the Aland. It is the continuation of the river Milde, downstream from Beese.
| Biese | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Milde |
| Mouth | |
• location | Aland |
• coordinates | 52.8700°N 11.7519°E |
| Length | 32.8 km (20.4 mi)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Aland→ Elbe→ North Sea |
Biesebad is public bathing site on river Biese in the town of Osterburg in the north of Saxony-Anhalt. The bathing facilities were founded in the 19th century already.[2]
The Biese is 33 kilometres (21 mi) long, whereas the total Milde-Biese-Aland system is 97 kilometres (60 mi) long. The Biese flows into the Aland in Seehausen.