Gschnitzbach

The Gschnitzbach springs from the lake Lauterersee in the Stubai Alps.[1] It flows from South to North and merges with the Sill at Steinach am Brenner.[2] It has a length of about 20 kilometres (12 mi)[1] and passes through the villages of Trins and Gschnitz.[3]

Gschnitzbach
The Geschnitzbach upstream of Trins
Location
CountryAustria
StateTyrol
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationout of the lake Lauterersee
Mouth 
  location
into the Sill at Steinach am Brenner
  coordinates
47.0940°N 11.4672°E / 47.0940; 11.4672
Length~ 20 km (12 mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionSillInnDanubeBlack Sea

The Gschnitzbach is a river of Tyrol, Austria.

The water quality of the Gschnitzbach is A grade and remains very clear until the mouth. It provides a good living space for fishes. The water is also used for drinking water supply for the villages nearby.

The river may look like a silent water upstream, but quickly turns into a rapid-river spiked with several dangerous chutes in its lower course.

References

  1. "Mounaineering village Gschnitztal". Bergsteiger Dörfer. Bergsteigerdörfer. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. Google (7 March 2020). "Gschnitzbach mouth" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. Google (7 March 2020). "valley of the Gschnitzbach" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 7 March 2020.


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