Werra River

Werra RiverWerra River at Creuzburg, Ger.

Werra River, river in Germany that rises on the southwestern slopes of the Thüringer Wald (Thuringian Forest), just north of Eisfeld, and flows generally north for 181 miles (290 km) to Münden, where it joins the Fulda River to form the Weser.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Werra River
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 12 May 2011
Access Date: February 23, 2025