Pegnitz River
| Pegnitz | |
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The Pegnitz in Nuremberg.
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| Country | Germany |
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Franconia 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| River mouth |
Regnitz 49°29′11″N 10°59′12″E / 49.48639°N 10.98667°ECoordinates: 49°29′11″N 10°59′12″E / 49.48639°N 10.98667°E |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 79 km (49 mi), with Fichtenohe 102 km (63 mi) |
The Pegnitz is a small river in Franconia in the German federal state of Bavaria. The Pegnitz has its source in the city of the same name at an altitude of 425 m (1,394 ft) and meets the Rednitz at 283 m (928 ft) in Fürth. From that point on the river is called Regnitz. But often esp. by local people the 23 km long Fichtenohe is regarded as upper course of the Pegnitz. The Fichtenohe source is in Lindenhardt Forest north of Pegnitz town.
The Pegnitz is about 79 km (49 mi) long, with Fichtenohe 102 km
The river is inhabited by numerous ducks, coots, swans, and gulls.
From source to mouth:
After the big flood in February 1909, straightening has shortened the river by four kilometers within the Nuremberg city limits.
Since 1996 planning and actions are progressing trying to lengthen the course of the river between Nuremberg and Fürth again and to shape it in a nature-oriented way.
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