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{{more footnotes|date=October 2022}}{{Short description|River in Lower Saxony, Germany}}
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| image_name = Verlauf der Oste.png
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| name = Oste
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| image = Verlauf der Oste.png
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| origin = [[Lower Saxony]]
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| length = 153 km
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| elevation = 31 m
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[[File:Oste, river in Lower Saxony.jpg|thumb|260px|Oste between [[Neuhaus (Oste)]] and [[Geversdorf]], view to the south]]
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The '''Oste''' ({{IPA-de|ˈʔoːstə}}, also {{IPA|[ˈɔstə]}}) is a river in northern [[Lower Saxony]], [[Germany]] with a length of 153&nbsp;km, left tributary of the [[Elbe]]. It flows through the districts of [[Harburg (district)|Harburg]], [[Rotenburg (district)|Rotenburg]], [[Stade (district)|Stade]] and [[Cuxhaven (district)|Cuxhaven]] and empties into the [[Elbe]] river near [[Otterndorf]]. Its drainage area is 1.711&nbsp;km² and the decline between the source and the estuary is 31 m. Tributaries are [[Ramme (Oste)|Ramme]], [[Aue (Oste)|Aue]], [[Twiste (Oste)|Twiste]], Bade, [[Bever (Oste)|Bever]] and [[Mehe]].
'''Oste''' ({{IPA|de|ˈoːstə, ˈɔstə}}) is a river in northern [[Lower Saxony]], [[Germany]] with a length of {{cvt|156|km}}. It is a left tributary of the [[Elbe]].


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The Oste flows through the [[Harburg (district)|districts of Harburg]], [[Rotenburg (district)|Rotenburg]], [[Stade (district)|Stade]] and [[Cuxhaven (district)|Cuxhaven]] and empties into the [[Elbe]] river near [[Otterndorf]]. Its drainage area is {{cvt|1.715|km2}} and the decline between the source and the estuary is {{cvt|31|m}}. Tributaries are [[Ramme (river)|Ramme]], [[Aue (Oste)|Aue]], [[Twiste (Oste)|Twiste]], Bade, [[Bever (Oste)|Bever]] and [[Mehe]].
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The Oste is part of the "[[Deutsche Fährstraße]]" established in May 2004, an institution similar to the American [[National Scenic Byway]]s. It connects various places between [[Bremervörde]] and [[Kiel]] with relation to the history of [[ferry|ferries]] and crossing of rivers, like the historic transporter bridges in [[Rendsburg]] and [[Osten]]. Also at the Oste there are two [[pram (ship)|pram ferries]] in [[Estorf|Gräpel]] and [[Brobergen]]. The ferry in Gräpel is actually manually operated.


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The Oste is part of the [[Deutsche Fährstraße]], an institution similar to the American [[National Scenic Byway]]s. It connects various places between [[Bremervörde]] and [[Kiel]] with relation to the history of [[ferry|ferries]] and crossing of rivers, like the historic transporter bridges in [[Rendsburg]] and [[Osten]]. Also at the Oste there are two [[pram (ship)|pram ferries]] in [[Estorf|Gräpel]] and [[Brobergen]]. The ferry in Gräpel is actually manually operated.
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Although recognized as an official waterway the Oste has not much ship traffic.

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Although recognized as an official waterway the Oste does not have much shipping traffic.


The river has its source near [[Tostedt]] at the border of the [[Lüneburg Heath]], flowing to the west passing [[Sittensen]] and [[Zeven]], changing direction to north and passing [[Bremervörde]], where influence of the tides is starting, [[Hemmoor]] and [[Neuhaus (Oste)|Neuhaus]].
The river has its source near [[Tostedt]] at the border of the [[Lüneburg Heath]], flowing to the west passing [[Sittensen]] and [[Zeven]], changing direction to north and passing [[Bremervörde]], where influence of the tides is starting, [[Hemmoor]] and [[Neuhaus (Oste)|Neuhaus]].


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== See also ==
*[[List of rivers of Lower Saxony]]
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== Sources ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* August Heinrich von Brook (Hrsg.): ''Die Oste. Lebensader zwischen Elbe und Weser.'' Aufsatzsammlung. Heimatbund der [[Männer vom Morgenstern]], Bremerhaven 2003. ISBN 3-931771-39-3
* August Heinrich von Brook (Hrsg.): ''Die Oste. Lebensader zwischen Elbe und Weser.'' Aufsatzsammlung. Heimatbund der {{ill|Männer vom Morgenstern|de||nds}}, Bremerhaven 2003. {{ISBN|3-931771-39-3}}
* Willi Klenck: ''Heimatkunde des ehemaligen Kreises Neuhaus.'' Pockwitz, Stade 1957, Otterndorf 1986 (Faks.).
* Willi Klenck: ''Heimatkunde des ehemaligen Kreises Neuhaus.'' Pockwitz, Stade 1957, Otterndorf 1986 (Faks.).
* Gisela Tiedemann, Jochen Bölsche: ''Über die Oste - Geschichten aus 100 Jahren Schwebefähre Osten - Hemmoor.'' Drochtersen 2009, ISBN 978-3-938097-17-5
* Gisela Tiedemann, Jochen Bölsche: ''Über die Oste - Geschichten aus 100 Jahren Schwebefähre Osten - Hemmoor.'' Drochtersen 2009, {{ISBN|978-3-938097-17-5}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons|Category:Oste|Oste}}
{{Commons category|Oste}}
* [http://www.ostesperrwerk.de/ Das Ostesperrwerk]
* [http://www.oste.de/ Osteticker] (in German)
* [http://www.osteland.info/ Arbeitsgemeinschaft Osteland e. V.]
* [http://www.deutsche-faehrstrasse.de/ Deutsche Fährstraße] (in German)
* [http://www.ostechronik.de/ Der stille Strom]
* [http://www.schwebefaehre-osten.de/ Erlebnis Schwebefähre] (in German)

* [http://www.oste.de/ Die Oste]
{{Rivers of Germany}}
* [http://www.deutsche-faehrstrasse.de/ Deutsche Fährstraße]
{{Authority control}}
* [http://www.schwebefaehre-osten.de/ Schwebefähre in Osten an der Oste]
* [http://www.osteweb.de/ Linkliste zur Oste]


[[Category:Oste basin| ]]
[[Category:Oste basin| ]]
[[Category:Rivers of Lower Saxony]]
[[Category:Rivers of Lower Saxony]]
[[Category:Rivers of Germany]]

Latest revision as of 14:12, 20 August 2024

For other uses, see Oste (disambiguation).
Oste
Map
Location
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation31 m (102 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Elbe
 • coordinates
53°50′22″N 9°1′6″E / 53.83944°N 9.01833°E / 53.83944; 9.01833
Length156.0 km (96.9 mi)[1]
Basin size1,715 km2 (662 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionElbe→ North Sea
Oste between Neuhaus (Oste) and Geversdorf, view to the south

Oste (German pronunciation: [ˈoːstə, ˈɔstə]) is a river in northern Lower Saxony, Germany with a length of 156 km (97 mi). It is a left tributary of the Elbe.

The Oste flows through the districts of Harburg, Rotenburg, Stade and Cuxhaven and empties into the Elbe river near Otterndorf. Its drainage area is 1.715 km2 (0.662 sq mi) and the decline between the source and the estuary is 31 m (102 ft). Tributaries are Ramme, Aue, Twiste, Bade, Bever and Mehe.

The Oste is part of the Deutsche Fährstraße, an institution similar to the American National Scenic Byways. It connects various places between Bremervörde and Kiel with relation to the history of ferries and crossing of rivers, like the historic transporter bridges in Rendsburg and Osten. Also at the Oste there are two pram ferries in Gräpel and Brobergen. The ferry in Gräpel is actually manually operated.

Although recognized as an official waterway the Oste does not have much shipping traffic.

The river has its source near Tostedt at the border of the Lüneburg Heath, flowing to the west passing Sittensen and Zeven, changing direction to north and passing Bremervörde, where influence of the tides is starting, Hemmoor and Neuhaus.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Environmental map service of Lower Saxony (Umweltkartendienst des Niedersächsischen Ministeriums für Umwelt, Energie und Klimaschutz)
  • August Heinrich von Brook (Hrsg.): Die Oste. Lebensader zwischen Elbe und Weser. Aufsatzsammlung. Heimatbund der Männer vom Morgenstern [de; nds], Bremerhaven 2003. ISBN 3-931771-39-3
  • Willi Klenck: Heimatkunde des ehemaligen Kreises Neuhaus. Pockwitz, Stade 1957, Otterndorf 1986 (Faks.).
  • Gisela Tiedemann, Jochen Bölsche: Über die Oste - Geschichten aus 100 Jahren Schwebefähre Osten - Hemmoor. Drochtersen 2009, ISBN 978-3-938097-17-5
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