Schwalm (Eder)

Schwalm
The Schwalm in Schwalmstadt
Country	Germany
Basin features
Main source	Vogelsberg Mountains
River mouth	Eder 51°7′4″N 9°24′25″E / 51.11778°N 9.40694°E / 51.11778; 9.40694Coordinates: 51°7′4″N 9°24′25″E / 51.11778°N 9.40694°E / 51.11778; 9.40694
Progression	Eder→ Fulda→ Weser→ North Sea
Physical characteristics
Length	97 km (60 mi)

The Schwalm is a river in Hesse, Germany, right tributary of the Eder. It rises on the north side of the Vogelsberg Mountains. It flows north through Alsfeld, Schwalmstadt and Borken. The Schwalm flows into the Eder near Wabern, east of Fritzlar, after a total length of 97 km. The main tributaries are the Efze, the Gilsa, the Grenff and the Antrift.