Dill (river)
| Dill | |
|---|---|
View over Dillenburg from the Wilhelmsturm, with the river Dill clearly visible. | |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Rothaargebirge / Westerwald |
| • elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lahn |
• coordinates | 50°33′3″N 8°29′18″E / 50.55083°N 8.48833°E |
• elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Length | 54.9 km (34.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 717 km2 (277 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lahn→ Rhine→ North Sea |
The Dill (German pronunciation: [dɪl] ⓘ) is a 55 km (34 mi) long river, flowing through central Hesse in Germany. It is a tributary to the Lahn, joining it on the right bank at the town of Wetzlar.