Murg (Thur)

The Murg is a 34.1 kilometres (21.2 mi) long tributary of the Thur in Switzerland. It rises in the canton of St. Gallen, flows through the canton of Thurgau, and joins the Thur near Warth.

Murg
Confluence of the Murg with the Thur
Location
CountrySwitzerland
Physical characteristics
SourceCanton of St. Gallen
MouthThur
  coordinates
47.5795°N 8.8845°E / 47.5795; 8.8845
Length34.1 kilometres (21.2 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionThurRhineNorth Sea

Along its route, the river flows through the communities of Mosnang, Fischingen, Sirnach, Münchwilen, Wängi, Stettfurt, Matzingen and Frauenfeld. Between Münchwilen and Frauenfeld the river is closely followed by the Frauenfeld–Wil railway line.


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