Milz (river)

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Milz
Milzquelle.jpg
Location
Country Germany
States Bavaria and Thuringia
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Franconian Saale
  coordinates
50°18′59″N10°21′46″E / 50.3164°N 10.3628°E / 50.3164; 10.3628 Coordinates: 50°18′59″N10°21′46″E / 50.3164°N 10.3628°E / 50.3164; 10.3628
Length36.4 km (22.6 mi) [1]
Basin size186 km2 (72 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression Franconian SaaleMainRhineNorth Sea

Milz is a river of Bavaria and of Thuringia, Germany. It flows into the Franconian Saale in Saal an der Saale.

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References

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