The Eisch (Luxembourgish: Äisch) is a river flowing through Belgium and Luxembourg, joining the Alzette on its left in Mersch. It flows through the towns of Eischen, Hobscheid, Septfontaines, and Marienthal.
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Eisch | |
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Eisch near Septfontaines | |
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Location | |
Country | Belgium, Luxembourg |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Near Sélange and Clemency |
Mouth | Alzette |
• coordinates | 49°44′57″N 6°06′31″E |
Length | 49.6 km (30.8 mi) |
Basin size | 172 km2 (66 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Alzette→ Sauer→ Moselle→ Rhine→ North Sea |
It has several sources near the villages of Sélange (Belgium) and Clemency (Luxembourg).
The Luxembourgish part of the Eisch is informally known as the 'Valley of the Seven Castles', for the seven castles that line its route.
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