Schleuse

Schleuse (German pronunciation: [ˈʃlɔʏzə] ^ⓘ) is a river of Thuringia, Germany. It is a tributary of the Werra, which it joins in Kloster Veßra. The town Schleusingen lies on the Schleuse.

CountryGermany

StatesThuringia

location

Werra

coordinates

50.4907°N 10.6345°E / 50.4907; 10.6345

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Schleuse
Location
Country	Germany
States	Thuringia
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Werra
• coordinates	50.4907°N 10.6345°E / 50.4907; 10.6345
Basin features
Progression	Werra→ Weser→ North Sea

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The river was first mentioned in writing in 1545. The name is a back-formation from the place name Schleusingen.^[1]