Lomme (river)
| Lomme | |
|---|---|
 The Lomme and the Lesse river in Belgium | |
| Location | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Saint-Hubert, Belgium |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lesse |
| Length | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 7.4 m3/s (260 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lesse→ Meuse→ North Sea |
The Lomme, Lhomme or L'Homme is a river in the Ardennes, in the Walloon region of Belgium. It is a right tributary to the river Lesse, itself a right tributary of the river Meuse.
Geography
Its source is located on the plateau of
. It has one of the greatest drops in elevation of all rivers in Belgium. Its clear waters are home to a large population of fish, and the river is a popular location for trout fishing.50°08′N 5°10′E / 50.133°N 5.167°E