Elz (Rhine)
The Elz is a river in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, a right tributary of the Rhine. It rises in the Black Forest, near the source of the Breg. The Elz flows through Elzach, Waldkirch and Emmendingen before reaching the Rhine near Lahr. Its length is approx. 121 km (75 mi).
| Elz | |
|---|---|
View of the Hörnleberg, Obereck and Kandel (right) looking southeast over the middle Elz valley and Waldkirch | |
Course of the Elz | |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Reference no. | DE: 2338 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • elevation | 1,038 m above sea level (NHN) |
| Mouth | |
• elevation | 137 m above sea level (NHN) |
| Length | 121.0 km (75.2 mi) (over the Old Elz) |
| Basin size | 1,555 km2 (600 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rhine→ North Sea |
| Landmarks |
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| Tributaries | |
| • left | Wilde Gutach, Glotter/Lossele, Dreisam, Eichstetter Mühlbach |
| • right | Biederbach, Brettenbach, Bleiche, Ettenbach |
The lower reaches of the Elz are by-passed by the Leopold Canal, a flood relief canal.
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