Traun (Alz)

The Traun (German: [tʁaʊn] ) is a river in Upper Bavaria, Germany. It is formed by the confluence of the Weiße Traun (also considered its upper course) and the Rote Traun near Siegsdorf. It passes through Traunstein and Traunreut, and flows into the Alz near Altenmarkt an der Alz.

Traun
The Traun in Traunstein
Course of the Traun (interactive map)
Location
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
DistrictTraunstein
Reference no.DE: 1848
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationorigin: confluence of the Weiße and Rote Traun near Siegsdorf
  coordinates47°49′58″N 12°38′47″E
  elevationca. 600 m
Mouth 
  location
near Altenmarkt an der Alz into the Alz
  coordinates
48°00′31″N 12°32′11″E
  elevation
487 m
Length28.9 km (18.0 mi) (including the Weiße Traun and Fischbach 54.5 km) [1]
Basin size380 km2 (150 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionAlzInnDanubeBlack Sea
Landmarks

See also

References

  1. Complete table of the Bavarian Waterbody Register by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment (xls, 10.3 MB)


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