Jeetzel

The river Jeetzel (German pronunciation: [ˈjeːtsl̩]), which begins in the Altmark under the name Jeetze,^[2] flows from Saxony-Anhalt through Lower Saxony, in Germany. From its source near the village of Dönitz, it flows north through Beetzendorf, Salzwedel, Wustrow, Lüchow and Dannenberg, before joining the Elbe in Hitzacker. Its total length is 73 kilometres (45 mi).

CountryGermany

locationAltmark

location

Elbe

coordinates

53°9′26″N 11°2′38″E

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Jeetzel
The Jeetzel as it flows between Seerau and Hitzacker
Location
Country	Germany
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Altmark
Mouth
• location	Elbe
• coordinates	53°9′26″N 11°2′38″E
Length	73 km (45 mi)
Basin size	1,919 km2 (741 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
Progression	Elbe→ North Sea

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A left tributary of the Elbe, the Jeetzel has itself several tributaries, including the Salzwedel Dumme and the Wustrow Dumme. The name is Slavic, and means ash (tree)-stream.

Historically, when the Elbe rose too high, it would flooded the Jeetzel, which flowed "backwards" and flooded the surrounding area. Today, a system of canals prevents such flooding.