Rabnitzbach

The Rabnitzbach (also Rabnitz) is a river of Styria, Austria, one of the source rivers of the Rába (Raab).

Rabnitzbach
Rabnitz
The Rabnitzbach at Kumberg
Location
CountryAustria
StateStyria
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnear mount Schöckl
Mouth 
  location
Rába near Gleisdorf
  coordinates
47.0971°N 15.7008°E / 47.0971; 15.7008
Length28.3 km (17.6 mi) [1]
Basin size131 km2 (51 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRábaDanubeBlack Sea

The Rabnitzbach originates near mount Schöckl and flows in south-east direction to Gleisdorf where it merges with the Rába. The river reaches a length of 28.3 km (17.6 mi).[1] Its basin area is 131 km2 (51 sq mi).[2]

The water has Grade A quality and is one cleaner waters of Styria. It is rich on fishes. The normally harmless river can very quickly become a flood hazard and has already been a threat several times. Dangerous points have been mitigated without causing significant damage to nature.

References

  1. Digitaler Atlas der Steiermark (Styria)
  2. "Flächenverzeichnis der Flussgebiete: Leitha-, Rabnitz- und Raabgebiet" (PDF). Beiträge zur Hydrografie Österreichs Heft 63. December 2014. p. 76.


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