Weil (river)

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The Weil (German pronunciation: [vaɪl] ) is 46.6-kilometre-long (29.0 mi) river in Hesse, Germany. It is a left tributary to the Lahn river and the town of Weilburg is located next to its mouth. The river flows exclusively through the Taunus mountain range with its source being located between the Kleiner Feldberg and Großer Feldberg mountains. It flows through Schmitten, Weilrod and Weilmünster. A hiking trail as well as a biking trail follow the course of the river.

CountryGermany
locationTaunus
elevation740 m (2,430 ft)
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Weil
Source of the Weil
Location
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationTaunus
  elevation740 m (2,430 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Lahn
  coordinates
50°28′26″N 8°15′50″E
Length46.6 km (29.0 mi) [1]
Basin size248 km2 (96 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionLahnRhineNorth Sea
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Source of the Weil 1963 by Taunusklub

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