Stepenitz (Elbe)

The Stepenitz is a river in the district of Prignitz, Brandenburg, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Elbe and runs for approximately 84 kilometers. The Dömnitz is a left tributary of the Stepenitz.

Stepenitz
The Stepenitz in Perleberg
Location
CountryGermany
StateBrandenburg
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBrandenburg
Mouth 
  location
Elbe
  coordinates
52°59′22″N 11°44′47″E
Length84 km (52 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionElbeNorth Sea

The Stepenitz's source is about five kilometers south of Meyenburg. Along with the Karthane, the Stepenitz flows into the Elbe at Wittenberge.

The Gänsetour ("geese tour") is an approximately 70 km long bicycle route along the Stepenitz. It is named in honor of the family Gans zu Putlitz, one of the oldest noble families of Brandenburg.

Course of the Stepenitz in Brandenburg
Stepenitz in Putlitz

Localities on the Stepenitz include:

See also

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