Rabnitzbach
| Rabnitzbach Rabnitz | |
|---|---|
 The Rabnitzbach at Kumberg | |
| Location | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | 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 size | 131 km2 (51 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rába→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Rabnitzbach (also Rabnitz) is a river of Styria, Austria, one of the source rivers of the Rába (Raab).
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
- ^ a b Digitaler Atlas der Steiermark (Styria)
- ^ "Flächenverzeichnis der Flussgebiete: Leitha-, Rabnitz- und Raabgebiet" (PDF). Beiträge zur Hydrografie Österreichs Heft 63. December 2014. p. 76.