Elsebach (in its upper course, upstream from the Lollenbach, also: Reingser Bach) is a small river of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its source is north of Oestrich (a district of Iserlohn).[2][3] Near Reingsen, it is joined by its left tributary Lollenbach. It empties into the Ruhr near Schwerte.[4]

Elsebach
Elsebach
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Location
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Ruhr
 • coordinates
51°25′36″N 7°33′39″E / 51.4267°N 7.5608°E / 51.4267; 7.5608
Length10.3 km (6.4 mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionRuhrRhineNorth Sea

The open air bath "Elsebad" is named after the creek which was used in the past to provide water for the bath.

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References

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  1. ^ Hydrographic Directory of the NRW State Office for Nature, the Environment and Consumer Protection (Gewässerverzeichnis des Landesamtes für Natur, Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz NRW 2010) (xls; 4.67 MB)
  2. ^ Topographisches Informationsmanagement, Bezirksregierung Köln, Abteilung GEObasis NRW
  3. ^ NRW Wanderkarte 1:25000. 17: Hagen, Gevelsberg, Iserlohn, Witten. ISBN 978-3-936184-56-3
  4. ^ Deutsche Grundkarte 1:5000
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