Ulster (river)
The Ulster is a 57-kilometre-long (35 mi) river in Thuringia and Hesse, Germany which runs decidedly from south to north.
| Ulster | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| States | Hesse and Thuringia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Rhön Mountains |
| • coordinates | 50°50′32″N 9°59′7″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Werra |
• coordinates | 50°50′36″N 9°59′5″E |
| Length | 57.3 km (35.6 mi) [1] |
| Basin size | 422 km2 (163 sq mi) [1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Werra→ Weser→ North Sea |
The source is in the Rhön Mountains, near Ehrenberg. Hesse has mid-eastern small projection into mostly Thuringia to take in the whole headwater, commanding the west valley side of which is the state's highest point, Wasserkuppe at 950m above sea level and which in winter is usually snow-covered.
The Ulster flows through the towns Hilders, Tann, Geisa and Unterbreizbach. It flows from the left side into the Werra in Philippsthal. Each of the five towns has 3,000 to 5,000 residents.
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