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Rabnitzbach

Coordinates: 47°05′50″N 15°42′03″E / 47.0971°N 15.7008°E / 47.0971; 15.7008
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Rabnitzbach
Rabnitz
The Rabnitzbach at Kumberg
Map
Location
CountryAustria
StateStyria
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear mount Schöckl
Mouth 
 • location
Rába near Gleisdorf
 • coordinates
47°05′50″N 15°42′03″E / 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 (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

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