Klosterbach (Große Aue)

The Klosterbach is a right-hand tributary of the Große Aue, which is known as the Neuer Mühlenbach at the point where they join, in north Germany. The Klosterbach lies entirely within the parish of Rödinghausen in the district of Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Klosterbach
The Klosterbach in a private garten - quasi-canalised here for around 10m.
Location
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	In Bieren
• coordinates	52°15′26″N 8°32′41″E
• elevation	152 m above sea level (NN) [1]
Mouth
• location	near Schwenningdorf-Neue Mühle into the Große Aue
• coordinates	52°15′6″N 8°31′44″E
• elevation	94 m above sea level (NN) [1]
Length	1.6 km (0.99 mi) [2]
Basin size	<10 km²
Basin features
Progression	Große Aue→ Weser→ North Sea
Landmarks	Villages: Rödinghausen
Population	250

The Klosterbach emerges north of Bieren near the Donoer Berg on the southern edge of the Wiehen Hills at a height of 152 m above sea level (NN). The stream discharges into the Große Aue after 1.6 kilometres at a height of 94 m above NN at river kilometre 82.9 on the Aue. The Klosterbach descends a height of 58 metres.