Weiss (river)

For other uses, see Weiss.
Weiss
The Weiss in Kaysersberg
Weiss (river) is located in France
Weiss (river)
Weiss (river) is located in Grand Est
Weiss (river)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
SourceVosges Mountains
MouthFecht
 • location
Illhaeusern
 • coordinates
48°07′27″N 7°20′11″E / 48.1241°N 7.3364°E / 48.1241; 7.3364
Length24 km (15 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionFecht→ Ill→ Rhine→ North Sea

The Weiss is a river in the Haut-Rhin department, northeastern France. It rises in the Vosges Mountains near the Lac Blanc and joins the river Fecht (a tributary of the Ill) near Bennwihr, north of Colmar, after a course of 24 kilometres (15 mi).[1] It flows through Orbey and Kaysersberg.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Weiss (A21-0200)".


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