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.
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