Geroldsbach

It originates from five fan-like source streams near Axamer Lizum[1] at 1,900 m (6,200 ft) (AA) It flows through Götzens where it changes its direction to Northeast and passes through the district Neu-Götzens. It flows further through Wilten, a district of Insbruck. Finally, it discharges in the district Sieglanger of Innsbruck into the Inn.[2] The Geroldsbach has a length of 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) whereof 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) lie in the Innsbruck city area.

Geroldsbach
The Geroldsbach downstream of the street Neu-Götzener Straße
Location
CountryAustria
StateTyrol
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Axamer Lizum
 • coordinates47.1981°N 11.3170°E / 47.1981; 11.3170
 • elevation1,900 m (AA)
Mouth 
 • location
Inn at Sieglanger, Innsbruck
 • coordinates
47.2545°N 11.3527°E / 47.2545; 11.3527
Length8 km (5.0 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionInn→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Geroldsbach is a river of Tyrol, Austria.

The Geroldsbach provides four water reservoirs for the region Götzens and two in Wilten with drinking water, which is mainly used for supplying the prisons Innsbruck and Sieglanger. As a result, the lower course carries slightly less water; it retains Grade A water quality throughout its entire course.

In the event of flooding or heavy rainfall, the river proved to be a danger several times, so it was straightened in places in the local areas.

References
  1. Google (28 February 2020). "Geroldsbach source" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  2. Google (28 February 2020). "Geroldsbach mouth" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 February 2020.


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