Rotbach (Dreisam)
| Rotbach | |
|---|---|
The Rotbach in the Höllental valley, where it is also known as the Höllenbach | |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Reference no. | DE: 23388 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Near Hinterzarten-Oberzarten above the Mathisleweiher |
| • coordinates | 47°53′07″N 8°05′07″E / 47.88528°N 8.08528°E |
| • elevation | ca. 1,085 m above sea level (NN) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence of the Rotbach and Wagensteigbach to form the Dreisam near Kirchzarten |
• coordinates | 47°58′27″N 7°57′38″E / 47.974250°N 7.96056°E |
• elevation | ca. 377 m above sea level (NN) |
| Length | 19.9 km |
| Basin size | 48.6 km² |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Dreisam→ Elz→ Rhine→ North Sea |
| Landmarks | Villages: Hinterzarten, Buchenbach und Kirchzarten |
| Waterbodies | Reservoirs: Mathisleweiher |
The Rotbach (in its upper reaches it is called the Zartenbach and Löffeltalbach, in its middle section, the Höllenbach) is the 19.9-kilometre-long, left-hand and southeasterly headstream of the Dreisam in the Southern Black Forest in the south German state of Baden-Württemberg.