Weida (White Elster)

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Weida
River-Weida-Lawitz-Germany.jpg
The Weida in Lawitz
Location
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Pausa
 • elevation500 m (1,600 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
White Elster
 • coordinates
50°47′44″N 12°5′21″E / 50.79556°N 12.08917°E / 50.79556; 12.08917Coordinates: 50°47′44″N 12°5′21″E / 50.79556°N 12.08917°E / 50.79556; 12.08917
Length57 km (35 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionWhite ElsterSaaleElbeNorth Sea

The Weida (German: [ˈvaɪdaː] (About this soundlisten)) is a non-navigable river in eastern Thuringia, Germany, left tributary of the White Elster. Most of its course is situated in the district of Greiz.

The Weida's source is near Pausa in Saxony; it then flows through the Thuringian Highland passing Zeulenroda-Triebes and through the eponymous Weida. It then feeds into the White Elster near Wünschendorf/Elster. Its tributaries include the Auma and the .


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