Panke

Panke
Canalised Panke River in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen
Map
Location
CountryGermany
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationBernau bei Berlin
 • elevation36 m (118 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal (North Panke)
 • coordinates
52°32′13″N 13°22′3″E / 52.53694°N 13.36750°E / 52.53694; 13.36750
 • elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Length29 km (18 mi)
Basin size252 km2 (97 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average0.53 m3/s (19 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionSpreeHavelElbeNorth Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftSchmöckpfuhlgraben

The Panke is a small river in Brandenburg and Berlin, a right tributary of the Spree, originating from the Barnim plateau. It has a length of 29 km, of which 20,2 are within the area of Berlin. Consequently, the Panke is the third longest river in the city after the Spree and the Havel. Several areas in Berlin and Brandenburg are named after the Panke, including Pankow and Panketal.