Schwale | |
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River Schwale in Neumünster-Brachenfeld
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Country | Germany |
States | Schleswig-Holstein |
Basin features | |
Main source | near Gönnebek |
River mouth | in Neumünster into Stör (Elbe) |
River system | Stör / Elbe ( North Sea |
Tributaries |
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Physical characteristics | |
Length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
The Schwale is an approximately 16 kilometer long river in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The origin is in the district Segeberg close to Gönnebek, the mouth is in the independent town Neumünster. In the centre of Neumünster the river is dammed to an artificial lake from the medieval times to operate a water mill.
Coordinates: 54°03′N 9°57′E / 54.050°N 9.950°E