Rabnitzbach Explained

Rabnitzbach
Other Name:Rabnitz
Source1 Location:near mount Schöckl
Mouth Location:Rába near Gleisdorf
Mouth Coordinates:47.0971°N 15.7008°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Austria
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Styria
Length:28.3km (17.6miles)

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 . Its basin area is .[1]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flächenverzeichnis der Flussgebiete: Leitha-, Rabnitz- und Raabgebiet. Beiträge zur Hydrografie Österreichs Heft 63. 76. December 2014.