Attert (river)
| Attert | |
|---|---|
The Attert in Useldange | |
| Location | |
| Country | Belgium, Luxembourg |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Thiaumont, Attert |
| • elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Colmar-Berg |
• coordinates | 49°48′54″N 6°05′46″E / 49.814933°N 6.09612°E |
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) |
| Basin size | 290 km2 (110 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Alzette→ Sauer→ Moselle→ Rhine→ North Sea |
The Attert (French pronunciation: [atɛʁt], German pronunciation: [ˈatɐt]; Luxembourgish: Atert) is a river in western Europe that flows through Belgium and Luxembourg. Approximately 38 kilometres long, it originates near Nobressart in Belgium, crosses the Luxembourg border, and ultimately joins the river Alzette at Colmar-Berg. The Attert basin covers around 290 km2 and features diverse landscapes influenced by regional geology, resulting in seasonal variations in water flow and sediment transport. Since 2001, Belgium and Luxembourg have jointly managed the river through ecological initiatives aimed at preserving water quality, protecting habitats, and supporting aquatic wildlife.