Hassel (river)

Hassel
The Untere Teich in Stiege
Map
Location
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationsouth of Stiege
 • coordinates51°38′17″N 10°52′58″E / 51.6381583°N 10.8828028°E / 51.6381583; 10.8828028
 • elevation535 m above sea level (NN)
Mouth 
 • location
in the Rappbode Reservoir into the Rappbode
 • coordinates
51°43′00″N 10°49′10″E / 51.7167361°N 10.81944°E / 51.7167361; 10.81944
Basin features
ProgressionRappbodeBodeSaaleElbeNorth Sea
Waterbodies

The Hassel is a river of Saxony-Anhalt, in the East Harz Mountains in Germany. It flows through several municipalities including Stiege and the town of Hasselfelde. Its source is located not far from Stiege. After about 10 kilometres (6 mi) it flows into the Hassel Auxiliary Dam and later into the Rappbode Reservoir.