How long is the elbe river in germany

It covers a catchment of , km 2 and has a total length of km of which km are located in the Czech Republic and km in Germany. The estuarine part is about km and begins at the weir in Geesthacht where the tidal influence starts. Hydrogeomorphological characterisation and water quality. The shape of the Elbe estuary is highly diverse and continuously changing.

Its mouth is characterised by a steadily moving multiple channel system. Further upstream the Elbe consists of a main channel and smaller anabranches. The estuary is classified as meso-tidal and partially mixed based on its salinity profiles. The tidal asymmetry, with a shorter flood period compared to the ebb period results in the comparatively higher velocity of the flood currents.

Together with many anthropogenic modifications, it has led to a strong upstream transport of sediments, the so-called tidal pumping effect. The sediment deposits and accumulates in the Hamburg region, as the ebb current generally is not enough powerful to transport the sediments back out to the estuary mouth and the North Sea. This process is enhanced in summer months during low freshwater discharge. Therefore, high sedimentation rates are a major challenge for the Port of Hamburg as the fairway and harbour basins have to be continuously maintained to guarantee the accessibility of the port.

Within the last years the volume of dredged material has increased considerably in the port area. Please Note: EuroCanals is a publisher of waterway guides; we do not book cruises, we tell you where you can go and how to do it. You can also Donate if you wish. Thanks, Tom Sommers. Cycling enthusiasts can also enjoy the 23 kilometres of the Elbewanderweg path which leads from Wedel past the nature reserve Wittenberger Heide to Blankenese. There are plenty of shortcuts, and return ferries depart from many points along the way.

The 'Strandperle' lit. Also worth mentioning is the 'Alter Schwede' — a t stone pulled out of the Elbe River. This colossal rock was found during dredging work in the river in Feel the maritime spirit: along the Elbe you can visit museum ships, walk under water and climb up to one of the most famous landmarks. Escape the big city by visiting Blankenese's narrow winding alleys, beautiful captains' homes, mansions, and river views.

Did you know that Hamburg has its own beach and multiple beach bars? Take to the water and discover a new side of Hamburg. Paddle through romantic canals or sail the beautiful Alster lake.