Neger (Ruhr)

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Neger
Location
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Ruhr
• coordinates	51°19′51″N 8°29′19″E / 51.3308°N 8.4886°E / 51.3308; 8.4886
Length	17.7 km (11.0 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression	Ruhr→ Rhine→ North Sea

The Neger is a southwestern or left tributary of the Ruhr in the Hochsauerlandkreis in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). After a generally northward course of 17.7 km[3] in length, it reaches a water flow of an average of 1.3 m³/s. Except for local areas and smaller sections, the river runs in landscape protection areas in the nature reserves Hömberg / Brusenbecke / Eberg / Kalte Spring, Neger- and Birautal nature reserve, Mittleres Negertal nature reserve and Negertal nature reserve.