Nidder

The Nidder is a 69 km long river in Hesse, Germany, and part of the Main-Rhine system.

Nidder
The Nidder at Ortenberg
Location
CountryGermany
StatesHesse
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Nidda
  coordinates
50°11′47″N 8°46′33″E
Length68.6 km (42.6 mi) [1]
Basin size435 km2 (168 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionNiddaMainRhineNorth Sea
Tributaries 
  leftSpießbach, Merkenfritzerbach, Bleichenbach, Seemenbach
  rightHillersbach, Krebsbach, Erlenbach

From its source at Herchenhainer Höhe it flows down to Bad Vilbel where it meets with the Nidda. The Bonifatiusweg, the route taken to bring the body of Saint Boniface from Mainz to Fulda, runs along the right (north) bank of the river.[2]

References


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.