Sagter Ems is a river of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is formed at the confluence of the rivers Ohe and Marka west of Friesoythe. It is 28 km long.[1] At its confluence with the Dreyschloot (a branch of the Soeste), the river Leda is formed. The Sagter Ems is known as the Leda in East Frisia.

Sagter Ems
The Sagter Ems in 1931
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Location
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Leda
 • coordinates
53°10′40″N 7°40′18″E / 53.1778°N 7.6718°E / 53.1778; 7.6718
Basin features
ProgressionLedaEmsNorth Sea

The Sagter Ems is affected by the tide along the portion of its course up to Strücklingen.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gewässer Nr. 5 | Gewässerbeschreibung". Fischereiverein-Stickhausen e.V. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Törn: East Frisia inland - Frisian freedom: East Frisia by boat". BOOTE Das Motorboote Magazin. Retrieved 9 August 2024.