Ilz

The Ilz (German: [ɪlt͡s] (listen)) is a river running through the Bavarian Forest, Germany. It is a left tributary of the Danube and 40 km (25 mi) in length (69 km (43 mi) including its main source river Große Ohe), during which it travels down a height difference of ~140m.

Ilz
Ilz near Passau
Location
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBavarian Forest
  elevation±430 m (1,410 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Danube
  coordinates
48°34′31″N 13°28′32″E
Length40.3 km (25.0 mi) [1]
Basin size850 km2 (330 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionDanubeBlack Sea

The Ilz is formed at the confluence of its source rivers Große Ohe and Kleine Ohe in Eberhardsreuth. In the city of Passau it finally enters the Danube. Another town on the Ilz is Fürsteneck.

Ilz-Loop between Passau and Oberilzmühle

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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