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Schwarza (Black Forest)

Coordinates: 47°40′44″N 8°15′20″E / 47.67889°N 8.25556°E / 47.67889; 8.25556
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Schwarza
The Schwarza between the Witznau reservoir and "Leinegg" (latter at the confluence with Fohrenbach creek)
Map of the location of the Schwarza in Germany, Baden-Württemberg, and in and near the Districts (Singular in German: Landkreis) of Bresigau-Hochschwarzwald, Waldshut und Lörrach
Location
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Districts
Physical characteristics
SourceSchluchsee
 • locationSchluchsee Municipality, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald District
 • coordinates47°48′01″N 8°11′00″E / 47.80028°N 8.18333°E / 47.80028; 8.18333
 • elevation890 m (2,920 ft)
MouthSchlücht
 • location
Witznau, Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Waldshut District
 • coordinates
47°40′44″N 8°15′20″E / 47.67889°N 8.25556°E / 47.67889; 8.25556
 • elevation
427 m (1,401 ft)
Length18.4 km (11.4 mi)
Basin size112 km2 (43 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemRhine drainage basin
ProgressionSchlüchtWutachRhineNorth Sea

The Schwarza is a river in the districts of Waldshut and Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is in the Rhine drainage basin and is a right tributary of the Schlücht.

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