Rabnitzbach
| Rabnitzbach | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Austria (Styria) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | near mount Schöckl |
| Mouth | |
• location | Rába near Gleisdorf |
• coordinates | 47°05′50″N 15°42′03″E / 47.0971°N 15.7008°E |
| Length | 28.3 km (17.6 mi) [1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rába→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Rabnitzbach (also Rabnitz) is one of the source rivers of the Rába. It originates near mount Schöckl and flows in south-east direction to Gleisdorf where it merges with the Rába. The brook reaches a length of app. 28 kilometers.
The water has Grade A quality and is one cleaner waters of Styria. It is rich on fishes. The normally harmless brook can become a danger of high waters quickly and has already been a threat several times. Dangerous points have been mitigated without damaging nature greatly.
References
- ^ Digitaler Atlas der Steiermark (Styria)