Wiltz (river) facts for kids
The Wiltz is a cool river that flows through two countries: Belgium and Luxembourg! It's like a watery highway that eventually joins a bigger river called the Sauer river. The Wiltz is also part of an even larger river system, the famous Rhine river.
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 The Wiltz in Benonchamps.
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| Countries |  Belgium,  Luxembourg |
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| Regions | Ardennes, Oesling |
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| - left | Clerve |
| Small city | Wiltz |
| Source | Ardennes |
| - location | Bastogne, Luxembourg, Belgium |
| Confluence | Sauer |
| - location | Bourscheid, Luxembourg |
| - elevation | 240 m (787 ft) |
| - coordinates | 49°55′25″N 6°02′58″E / 49.92361°N 6.04944°E |
| Length | 42 km (26 mi) |
| Basin | 80 km² (31 sq mi) |
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What is the Wiltz River?
The Wiltz is a river that flows for about 42 km (26.1 mi), which is roughly 26 miles long. It has a "drainage basin" of about 80 km2 (31 sq mi), meaning it collects water from an area of 80 square kilometers. Think of a drainage basin as a big bowl that catches all the rainwater and sends it into the river!
Where Does the Wiltz River Start?
The Wiltz river begins its journey in the Ardennes region. This is a beautiful forest area located in Bastogne, a town in the Luxembourg province of Belgium. The river actually starts when two smaller streams join together just south of Bastogne.
The Wiltz River's Journey
After flowing for about 8 km (5.0 mi) in Belgium, the Wiltz crosses the border into Luxembourg. It then flows towards the east through a region called Oesling.
As it continues its path, the river reaches a small place called Niederwampach. Here, the Wiltz makes a turn and starts flowing south.
Later, in a town called Kautenbach, the Wiltz gets a boost! Its main "tributary" joins it. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one. This important tributary is called the Clerve river.
Finally, the Wiltz river finishes its journey by flowing into the Sauer river. This happens in a town called Bourscheid, in Luxembourg.
Pictures of the Wiltz River
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The Wiltz in Schimpach.
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Kautenbach, where the Clerve joins the Wiltz.
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Bridge over the Wiltz between Benonchamps and Harzy.
Related River Information
See also
In Spanish: Río Wiltz para niños
