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AltmhlThe Altmhl is a river in Bavaria, Germany. It is a tributary of the Danube and 230 km in length. The source of the Altmhl is located close to the city of Ansbach. From here the river runs southeastwards as a narrow brook to enter the Altmhlsee (a lake) north of Gunzenhausen. After leaving Gunzenhausen the river describes a broad curve through the Frankish Alb. It enters the Altmhl Valley Nature Park, which is famous for its natural beauty: The meanders of the Altmhl River have cut deep gorges into the mountains of the Frankish Alb. The Altmhl passes the cities of Treuchtlingen, Eichsttt and Beilngries. Behind Beilngries the river bed was straightened and integrated into a canal connecting Main and Danube. In spite of protests by conservationists this canal was opened in 1992 and destroyed much of the beauty of the eastern Altmhl Valley. The Altmhl finally meets the Danube in Kelheim.
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