Stepenitz (Elbe)

The Stepenitz (German pronunciation: [ˈʃteːpənɪts]) is a river in the district of Prignitz, Brandenburg, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Elbe^[1] and runs for approximately 84 kilometers. The Dömnitz is a left tributary of the Stepenitz.

Stepenitz
The Stepenitz in Perleberg
Location
Country	Germany
State	Brandenburg
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Brandenburg
Mouth
• location	Elbe
• coordinates	52°59′22″N 11°44′47″E
Length	84 km (52 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Elbe→ North Sea

The Stepenitz's source is about five kilometers south of Meyenburg. Along with the Karthane, the Stepenitz flows into the Elbe at Wittenberge.

The Gänsetour ("geese tour") is an approximately 70 km long bicycle route along the Stepenitz. It is named in honor of the family Gans zu Putlitz, one of the oldest noble families of Brandenburg.

Course of the Stepenitz in Brandenburg

Stepenitz in Putlitz

Localities on the Stepenitz include:

• Meyenburg
• Marienfließ
• Putlitz
• Wolfshagen
• Perleberg
• Wittenberge

See also

• List of rivers of Brandenburg