Fösse is a small river of Lower Saxony, Germany. It flows into the Leine west of Hanover.

Fösse
The Fösse with fascines in a canalized course in Hanover
Location
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation65 metres (213 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Leine
 • coordinates
52°22′43″N 9°41′35″E / 52.3785°N 9.6931°E / 52.3785; 9.6931
 • elevation
53 metres (174 ft)
Length8 km (5.0 mi)
Basin size20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLeineAllerWeserNorth Sea
River systemWeser

Environment

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Much of the stream is channeled in the city of Hanover, where the water flows deeper in places and is piped and hidden in the green. A small water treading area has been integrated into the stream here since May 2014.[1]

See also

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General references

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  • Klaus Mlynek; Waldemar R. Röhrbein, eds. (2009). "Fösse". Hannover City Lexicon. From the beginnings into the present (in German). Hanover: Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft. p. 185. ISBN 978-3-89993-662-9. OCLC 458691668. OL 45212542M. Wikidata Q2327579.

References

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  1. ^ Meise, Rüdiger (28 May 2014). "Wassertreten jetzt auch an der Fösse möglich" [Treading water is now also possible on the Fösse]. Hannoversche Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved 28 June 2021.