Werra
301.9 km | 187.59 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
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The Werra is a river in Germany that rises in Thuringia and flows through Thuringia, Hesse and Lower Saxony before finally flowing into the Weser.
Origin: The Werra rises in the Thuringian Forest Mountains near the town of Eisfeld in Thuringia. To be more precise, it rises in the Fehrenbach district at an altitude of around 700 meters above sea level.
Course: From its source, the Werra flows first in a southwesterly direction through the Thuringian Forest and then through the Thuringian Basin. It passes through towns such as Meiningen and Bad Salzungen before entering Hesse. In Hesse it passes places like Eschwege and Witzenhausen. Finally the Werra reaches Lower Saxony, where it joins the Fulda in Hann. Münden united to form the Weser.
Length: The Werra has a total length of around 301.90 km 187.18 mi.
Characteristics: The Werra is a rather small river that flows through a picturesque landscape with forests, meadows and small villages. Its course is characterized by calm water, but also by some rapids and weirs, which do not always make the river easily accessible for shipping.
Nature conservation: Parts of the Werra and its surroundings are designated as nature reserves. This protects the river landscape and its flora and fauna.
Leisure activities: The Werra offers numerous opportunities for leisure activities such as canoeing, cycling, hiking and fishing. It is also popular for bird watching and nature observation.
Historical significance: The Werra was an important trade route in the past and played a role in the transport of salt, a valuable commodity. There are historic salt roads along the river that can still be visited today.
Overall, the Werra is an idyllic river with a rich history and a diverse natural environment that is attractive to both nature lovers and recreational athletes.
Origin: The Werra rises in the Thuringian Forest Mountains near the town of Eisfeld in Thuringia. To be more precise, it rises in the Fehrenbach district at an altitude of around 700 meters above sea level.
Course: From its source, the Werra flows first in a southwesterly direction through the Thuringian Forest and then through the Thuringian Basin. It passes through towns such as Meiningen and Bad Salzungen before entering Hesse. In Hesse it passes places like Eschwege and Witzenhausen. Finally the Werra reaches Lower Saxony, where it joins the Fulda in Hann. Münden united to form the Weser.
Length: The Werra has a total length of around 301.90 km 187.18 mi.
Characteristics: The Werra is a rather small river that flows through a picturesque landscape with forests, meadows and small villages. Its course is characterized by calm water, but also by some rapids and weirs, which do not always make the river easily accessible for shipping.
Nature conservation: Parts of the Werra and its surroundings are designated as nature reserves. This protects the river landscape and its flora and fauna.
Leisure activities: The Werra offers numerous opportunities for leisure activities such as canoeing, cycling, hiking and fishing. It is also popular for bird watching and nature observation.
Historical significance: The Werra was an important trade route in the past and played a role in the transport of salt, a valuable commodity. There are historic salt roads along the river that can still be visited today.
Overall, the Werra is an idyllic river with a rich history and a diverse natural environment that is attractive to both nature lovers and recreational athletes.
