Aue (Elbe)

The Aue is a river in northern Germany in the district of Stade in Lower Saxony. It has a length of about 30 km (19 mi).

Aue
The Aue between Bliedersdorf and Horneburg in spring 2006
Aue (Elbe) is located in Lower Saxony
Aue (Elbe)
Location of mouth
Location
LocationLower Saxony, Germany
Reference no.DE: 596
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnear Ahlerstedt
  coordinates53°24′41.75″N 9°29′12.25″E
  elevation43 m above sea level (NN)
Mouth 
  location
In Horneburg at its confluence with the Landwettern to form the Lühe
  coordinates
53°30′43.5″N 9°35′27.25″E
  elevation
2 m above sea level (NN)
Length31.5 km
Basin features
ProgressionLühe Elbe North Sea
River systemElbe
LandmarksVillages: Ahlerstedt, Bargstedt, Harsefeld, Bliedersdorf, Horneburg
Tributaries 
  leftTiefenbach
  rightBrakengraben, Steinbeck, Landwettern, Rellerbach

Course

The Aue rises in the vicinity of Klethen near Ahlerstedt and flows through the towns and villages of:

to Horneburg, where it changes its name and from there on flows as the Lühe for a further 12.7 km (7.9 mi) to the River Elbe.

Flood

In August 2002 a flood, caused by a long period of heavy rain in the catchment area of the river, broke through the dykes at Horneburg and caused considerable damage there. Horneburg responded to the threat of further flooding by building a stronger quay wall within the village and renovating the dykes.

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