| Kollenbach | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Beckum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
• coordinates | 51°45′17″N8°02′42″E / 51.75464°N 8.04487°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Werse→ Ems→ North Sea |
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