Weiß (Sieg)


The Weiß is a river of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which is in length. Its source is near the mountain Kalteiche, at a height of above sea level. Then it flows through the villages Wilgersdorf, Rudersdorf, Anzhausen, Niederdielfen, Kaan-Marienborn, and the city Siegen. The Weiß flows into the Sieg in Siegen, at 247 meters elevation.

Geography

Course

The Weiß runs in predominantly north-westerly direction. The river flows through Wilgersdorf, where it receives its tributary Goldschmiedsborn. After passing the Dill Railway the Weiß receives its largest tributary, the Bichelbach. Then it passes the Anzhäuser mill and reaches the village Anzhausen. After subsequent passing of the commercial area Klabach-Mühlengraben and southern passage of Flammersbach, it runs past Niederdielfen. A little further it flows through the industrial area Weißtal. Then the White reaches the town of Siegen. After a short underground section the river Weiß flows into the Sieg in the lower part of Siegen.