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| Wiltz | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Belgium, Luxembourg |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Bastogne |
| Mouth | Sauer |
• location | Goebelsmuhle |
• coordinates | 49°55′25″N6°02′57″E / 49.9236°N 6.0491°E |
| Length | 42 km (26 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sauer→ Moselle→ Rhine→ North Sea |
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