Merzbach

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Merzbach
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Map of Merzbach River,
in the Rur Basin
Location
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Rur in Linnich
  coordinates
50°59′19″N6°16′17″E / 50.9887°N 6.2713°E / 50.9887; 6.2713 Coordinates: 50°59′19″N6°16′17″E / 50.9887°N 6.2713°E / 50.9887; 6.2713
Length28.4 km (17.6 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression RurMeuseNorth Sea

The Merzbach is a small river located in North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany.

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Merzbach River in Linnich Merzbach.jpg
Merzbach River in Linnich

Geography

The mouth of the Merzbach is at the town of Linnich, where it becomes a western tributary of the Rur/Roer. The Rur/Roer is a tributary of the Meuse (Dutch : Maas).

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