| Kossau | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
| • location | Baltic Sea |
| • coordinates | 54°20′09″N 10°38′57″E / 54.3357°N 10.6493°E / 54.3357; 10.6493 |
The Kossau is a stream in the district of Plön in eastern Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It drains the lake Tresdorfer See [ceb; de; nl] and flows past Lütjenburg and through the Großer Binnensee before entering the Baltic Sea near Hohwacht. The stream was dammed near Rantzau Castle [da; de; sv] in the Middle Ages to form a lake which existed until the 18th century. It is about 22 kilometres (14 mi) long and most of its course consists of meanders. It is largely in a natural state and, together with its wet meadows, forms a rich habitat. The Kossau Valley is a designated nature reserve.
See also
External links
- Holstein Switzerland Nature Park (in German)
This article related to a river in Schleswig-Holstein is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |