Wörnitz
Bridge over the Wörnitz near Harburg
Location
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMiddle Franconia
Mouth 
  location
Danube
  coordinates
48°42′57″N 10°47′1″E / 48.71583°N 10.78361°E / 48.71583; 10.78361
Length131.8 km (81.9 mi) [1]
Basin size1,686 km2 (651 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionDanubeBlack Sea

The Wörnitz is a river in Bavaria, Germany, a left tributary of the Danube. Its source is near Schillingsfürst, in the Middle Franconia region of Bavaria. It flows south, through the Nördlinger Ries, and flows into the Danube in Donauwörth. Towns along the Wörnitz include Wörnitz, Dinkelsbühl, Wassertrüdingen, Oettingen, Harburg and Donauwörth.

Catchment of the Wörnitz

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Complete table of the Bavarian Waterbody Register by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment (xls, 10.3 MB)


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