Modau
Modau | |
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Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | 49°48′50″N 8°27′52″E / 49.81389°N 8.46444°E |
• elevation | 84 m |
Length | 44 km |
Basin features | |
Progression | Rhine → North Sea |
River system | Rhine |
The Modau is a 44 km long right tributary of the Rhine River running through the German state of Hesse. Historically, there have been many watermills on the river and its tributaries, giving rise to the name Mühltal ("Mill Valley"), a district through which the river flows.