Mindel

The Mindel is a river in Bavaria, southern Germany. The Mindel originates west of Kaufbeuren, in the Allgäu region, and flows generally north. It flows into the Danube (right tributary) in Gundremmingen, east of Günzburg. The towns Mindelheim, Burgau and Thannhausen lie along the Mindel.

Mindel
Location
LocationSwabia, Bavaria,  Germany
Reference no.DE: 116
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationat the Mindelmühle near Ronsberg
  coordinates47°53′53″N 10°26′24″E
  elevationca. 760 m
Mouth 
  location
near Gundremmingen into the Danube
  coordinates
48°30′26″N 10°23′14″E
  elevation
ca. 430 m
Length80.7 km (50.1 mi) [1]
Basin size962 km2 (371 sq mi) [1]
Discharge 
  average10 m³/s
  maximumAverage high: 65 m³/s
Basin features
ProgressionDanubeBlack Sea
Landmarks
Tributaries 
  leftKammel
  rightFlossach

The Mindel gave its name to the Mindel glaciation in the Alps.

References

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


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