Neetze (river)

Neetze (German pronunciation: [ˈneːtsə] ^ⓘ) is a river of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is a left tributary of the Ilmenau. It has a length of approximately 42 km (26 mi) and possesses several side arms.

CountryGermany

StateLower Saxony

locationGöhrde State Forest

coordinates53°09′58″N 10°47′27″E

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Neetze
Location
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Göhrde State Forest
• coordinates	53°09′58″N 10°47′27″E
• elevation	48 m above sea level (NN)
Mouth
• location	near Winsen (Luhe) into the Ilmenau
• coordinates	53°21′40″N 10°18′23″E
• elevation	2 m above sea level (NN)
Length	41.8 km (26.0 mi)[1]
Basin size	244 km2 (94 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
Progression	Ilmenau→ Elbe→ North Sea
Landmarks	Large towns: Winsen (Luhe) Villages: Dahlenburg, Ellringen, Thomasburg, Süttorf [de], Neetze, Neumühlen, Lüdershausen [de; nl], Barum, Oldershausen [de]
Tributaries
• left	Kalberlah, Mausetalbach, Sankt Vitusbach, Strangengraben
• right	Harmsdorfer Bach, Bruchwetter, Marschwetter
Waterbodies	Lakes: Reihersee, Barumer See

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