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Wörnitz (river)

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The Wörnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈvœʁnɪts]) is a river in Bavaria, Germany, a left tributary of the Danube. Its source is near Schillingsfürst, in the Middle Franconia region of Bavaria. It flows south, through the Nördlinger Ries, and flows into the Danube in Donauwörth. Towns along the Wörnitz include Wörnitz, Dinkelsbühl, Wassertrüdingen, Oettingen, Harburg and Donauwörth.

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Wörnitz
Bridge over the Wörnitz near Harburg
Location
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMiddle Franconia
Mouth 
 • location
Danube
 • coordinates
48°42′57″N 10°47′1″E
Length131.8 km (81.9 mi) [1]
Basin size
1,686 km2 (651 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionDanube→ Black Sea
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