Aue (Elbe)

The Aue is a river in northern Germany in the district of Stade in Lower Saxony. It has a length of about 30 km (19 mi).

Aue
The Aue between Bliedersdorf and Horneburg in spring 2006
Location
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
Reference no.	596
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Near Ahlerstedt
• coordinates	53°24′41″N 9°29′12″E
• elevation	ca. 44 m
Mouth
• location	In Horneburg into the Lühe
• coordinates	53°30′43″N 9°35′27″E
Length	ca. 30 km (19 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Lühe→ Elbe→ North Sea

Course

The Aue rises in the vicinity of Klethen near Ahlerstedt and flows through the towns and villages of:

• Oersdorf,
• Kakerbeck,
• Bargstedt,
• Harsefeld,
• Issendorf and
• Bliedersdorf

to Horneburg, where it changes its name and from there on flows as the Lühe for a further 12.7 km (7.9 mi) to the River Elbe.

Flood

In August 2002 a flood, caused by a long period of heavy rain in the catchment area of the river, broke through the dykes at Horneburg and caused considerable damage there. Horneburg responded to the threat of further flooding by building a stronger quay wall within the village and renovating the dykes.

See also

• List of rivers of Lower Saxony