Gladbach (Niers)

Gladbach (Niers) refers to two geographically connected entities in Germany: a city and a river. It is crucial to distinguish between them, as the term "Gladbach" alone is overwhelmingly associated with the city of Mönchengladbach.

• Mönchengladbach: A city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is commonly referred to as Gladbach, particularly by locals and sports fans, referencing the city's football club, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Mönchengladbach is a major urban center within the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.

• Niers: A river that flows through North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Niers flows through Mönchengladbach, and it is this riverine connection that allows the disambiguation "Gladbach (Niers)" to specify the river when clarity is needed. The Niers is a relatively small river known for its ecological importance and recreational uses such as cycling paths along its banks. The river eventually flows into the Maas in the Netherlands.

When discussing "Gladbach," context is paramount. Generally, it refers to the city. Using "Gladbach (Niers)" explicitly indicates the river Niers.