Quellgebiet

source region

noun KVELL-geh-beet Rare

Also means

catchment headwaters

Usage Note

Quellgebiet refers to the area where a river or stream originates, typically in upland terrain. Hiking in a Quellgebiet is popular in the Schwarzwald and Eifel; water protection rules apply in many such zones.

Examples

"Das Quellgebiet der Donau liegt im Schwarzwald."

Natural Translation

The source region of the Danube is in the Black Forest.

Literal Translation

The source-area of-the Danube lies in-the Black-Forest.

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