The Upper Niben is the section of the river between Lake Rumare and Niben Bay (map).
The Red Ring Road crosses over it near Lake Rumare, over a rather impressive bridge (second only to the Talos Bridge in size). Fort Alessia and Fort Variela border the Niben on the west, while Shinbone Cave and the Ayleid ruin Culotte border it on the east side. A Wayshrine of Talos can be found near Fort Variela.