The Elbe is a river that runs through Dresden, Germany. It is 4 letters long and is one of the solutions to the crossword term 'River Through Dresden'. The Elbe is one of the major rivers in Central Europe and is approximately 1, 094 miles long. It originates in the Krkonose Mountains of the Czech Republic and flows through Germany before emptying into the North Sea. The Elbe has been an important waterway for centuries and has been used for transportation, fishing, and recreation.