Wiltz (river)
The Wiltz is a river in Belgium and Luxembourg. It is a left tributary of the Sauer river. It is part of the drainage basin of the Rhine river.
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| Location | |
| Country | Belgium, Luxembourg |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| - location | Bastogne |
| Mouth | Sauer |
| - location | Goebelsmuhle |
| - coordinates | 49°55′25″N 6°02′57″E / 49.9236°N 6.0491°E |
| Length | 42 km (26 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sauer→ Moselle→ Rhine→ North Sea |
Geography
changeThe Wiltz river has a length of 42 km (26.1 mi), and a drainage basin with an area of 80 km2 (31 sq mi).
Course
changeThe Wiltz starts in the Ardennes, in Bastogne, a municipality in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. The river is formed to the south of Bastogne by two small streams.
After a course of about 8 km2 (3 sq mi) in Belgium, the river gets into Luxemboug flowing to the east through the Oesling region. In the village of Niederwampach (Clervaux canton), the river turns to the south.
In Kautenbach, commune of Kiischpelt (Wiltz canton), the Wiltz is joined by its main tributary, the Clerve (Luxembourgish: Klierf, German: Clierf).
Finally, the Wiltz river flows into the Sauer river in Bourscheid, Diekirch canton.
Gallery
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The Wiltz in Schimpach. -
Kautenbach, where the Clerve joins the Wiltz. -
Bridge over the Wiltz between Benonchamps and Harzy.
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