Modau

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Modau
The Modau running through the town of Ober-Ramstadt.
Physical characteristics
Mouth49°48′50″N 8°27′52″E / 49.81389°N 8.46444°E / 49.81389; 8.46444 (Modau mouth)
 • elevation
84 m
Length44 km
Basin features
ProgressionRhineNorth Sea
River systemRhine

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.