Rögnitz (river)

Rögnitz
Location
CountryGermany
States
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Sude
 • coordinates
53°19′06″N 10°56′57″E / 53.3182°N 10.9491°E / 53.3182; 10.9491
Length52 km (32 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSudeElbeNorth Sea
Tributaries 
 • rightLudwigsluster Kanal

Rögnitz is a river located in the German states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony. The river is a tributary of the Sude,[1] which it joins in the village of Sückau. It is part of the Elbe river basin and contributes to the hydrological system of the region.

Geography

The Rögnitz originates in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and flows predominantly in a southwest direction. It passes through several small villages and natural landscapes before merging with the Sude.

Ecology

The river supports diverse ecosystems, hosting various fish species and contributing to the biodiversity of the Sude river system.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Elbe and its Tributaries". www.river-elbe-biosphere.niedersachsen.de. Biosphärenreservatsverwaltung Niedersächsische Elbtalaue. 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2025.