Limmat River
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The Limmat River is a significant waterway in northern Switzerland, originating from Lake Zurich. It is the outflow of the lake, which is fed by the Linth River. The Linth River itself begins in the Alps, fed by glacial meltwater, and flows through the Linth Valley before being regulated and diverted into Lake Walenstadt and then Lake Zurich. After emerging from Lake Zurich, the river continues its course as the Limmat, flowing northwest to join the Aare River near Brugg. The Aare River is the longest river entirely within Switzerland and is a major tributary of the Rhine.123
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