Dinkel

The Dinkel is a river in Germany and the Netherlands, left tributary of the Vecht. Its total length is 89 km (55 mi), of which 47 km (29 mi) in Germany. The Dinkel originates in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, between Ahaus and Coesfeld. It flows north to Gronau, crosses the border with the Netherlands (Overijssel), flows through Losser, Denekamp, and recrosses the border to Germany (Lower Saxony). The Dinkel joins the Vechte in Neuenhaus.

For the grain crop, see Spelt. For people with that surname, see Dinkel (surname).

Dinkel
The Dinkel near Losser
Location
Country	Germany, Netherlands
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	North Rhine-Westphalia
• coordinates	51°59′12″N 7°07′44″E
• elevation	80 m (260 ft)
Mouth
• location	Vechte
• coordinates	52°30′26″N 6°57′47″E
Length	89.0 km (55.3 mi) [1]
Basin size	641 km^2 (247 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression	Vechte→ Zwarte Water→ IJsselmeer

See also

• List of rivers of the Netherlands
• List of rivers of North Rhine-Westphalia
• List of rivers of Lower Saxony

References

1. Hydrographic Directory of the NRW State Office for Nature, the Environment and Consumer Protection (Gewässerverzeichnis des Landesamtes für Natur, Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz NRW 2010) (xls; 4.67 MB)

The Dinkel near Heek