Möhne

The Möhne (German pronunciation: [ˈmøːnə]) is a river in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Ruhr. The Möhne passes the towns of Brilon, Rüthen and Warstein. There is a large artificial lake near the mouth of the river, the Möhne Reservoir, used for hydro power generation and leisure activities.

Möhne
The source of the Möhne
Location
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSauerland
  elevation550 m (1,800 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Ruhr
  coordinates
51°27′25″N 7°57′17″E
Length65.1 km (40.5 mi) [1]
Basin size469 km2 (181 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionRuhrRhineNorth Sea

References

  • Media related to Möhne at Wikimedia Commons


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