Argen

Argen
The Argen upstream of the suspension bridge between Kressbronn am Bodensee and Langenargen
Location
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
DistrictsRavensburg and Bodenseekreis
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationConfluence of Untere Argen and Obere Argen, between Neukirch and Neuravensburg
 • coordinates47°39′17″N 9°44′40″E / 47.65472°N 9.74444°E / 47.65472; 9.74444
 • elevation496 m (1,627 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Into Lake Constance between Kressbronn am Bodensee and Langenargen
 • coordinates
47°35′14″N 9°33′19″E / 47.58722°N 9.55528°E / 47.58722; 9.55528
 • elevation
395 m (1,296 ft)
Length23.2 km (14.4 mi) (with Obere Argen 73.2 km or 45.5 mi) [1] [2]
Basin size654 km2 (253 sq mi) [1] [2]
Discharge 
 • average20.5 m3/s (720 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLake ConstanceRhineNorth Sea
Tributaries 
 • rightBollenbach

The Argen is a river in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It flows into Lake Constance between Kressbronn am Bodensee and Langenargen as the third largest tributary to the lake. It is 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi) long; if one includes the Obere Argen and its source river Seelesgraben, the combined length is 73.2 kilometres (45.5 mi).[1][2]