Prim (Neckar)

Prim
Location
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevationca. 850 m
Mouth 
 • location
Neckar
 • coordinates
48°09′55″N 8°38′46″E / 48.1652°N 8.6462°E / 48.1652; 8.6462
 • elevation
552,2 m
Length21.4 km (13.3 mi)
Basin size
141 km2
Basin features
ProgressionNeckar→ Rhine→ North Sea

Prim is a river of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Neckar in Rottweil.

Geography

Course

The river Prim has its source two kilometers north of Balgheim in the district of Tuttlingen. It flows southward in a forest klinge. After it leaves the steep valley the Prim flows to the north west. It flows in this direction till its meadow. The river Prim flows through Spaichingen and Aldingen, in between Aixheim and Frittlingen, and passes Neufra a district of Rottweil on the left. Then it flows north and passes the historic centre of Rottweil and its district Göllsdorf in the east. It merges with the Neckar next to Rottweils railway station.

Tributaries

from source to meadow

See also

References

  1. ↑ Map services of the Baden-Württemberg State Office for the Environment, Survey and Conservation (Landesanstalt für Umwelt, Messungen und Naturschutz Baden-Württemberg)
  2. ↑ "Prim" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 30 April 2018.