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Wolf (river)

Coordinates: 48°17′57″N 8°13′12″E / 48.2991472°N 8.2201028°E / 48.2991472; 8.2201028
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Wolf
The Wolf below Schapbach
Map
Location
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Reference no.DE: 23432
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationJunction of the Black Forest High Road with the B 28, about 10 km west of Freudenstadt
 • coordinates48°28′38″N 8°16′29″E / 48.4772750°N 08.2747000°E / 48.4772750; 08.2747000
 • elevationca. 957 m above sea level (NHN)
Mouth 
 • location
Near Wolfach into the Kinzig
 • coordinates
48°17′57″N 8°13′12″E / 48.2991472°N 8.2201028°E / 48.2991472; 8.2201028
 • elevation
under 260 m above sea level (NHN)
Length30.7 km (19.1 mi) [1]
Basin size127 km2 (49 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionKinzigRhineNorth Sea
Landmarks

Wolf is a river of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The historical name of the river is Wolfach. It passes through Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach and flows into the Kinzig in Wolfach.

One of its tributaries flows over the Burgbach Waterfall, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Germany.

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