Fösse
River in Germany
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Fösse is a small river of Lower Saxony, Germany. It flows into the Leine west of Hanover.
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| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • elevation | 65 metres (213 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Leine |
• coordinates | 52.3785°N 9.6931°E |
• elevation | 53 metres (174 ft) |
| Length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Basin size | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Leine→ Aller→ Weser→ North Sea |
| River system | Weser |
Environment
Much of the stream is channeled in the city of Hanover, where the water flows deeper in places and is piped and hidden in the green. A small water treading area has been integrated into the stream here since May 2014.[1]
See also
General references
- Klaus Mlynek; Waldemar R. Röhrbein, eds. (2009). "Fösse". Hannover City Lexicon. From the beginnings into the present (in German). Hanover: Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft. p. 185. OCLC 458691668. OL 45212542M. Wikidata Q2327579.