Alm (river)

Alm
Country Austria
Physical characteristics
Main source Almsee
River mouth Traun (Fischlham)
48°05′26″N 13°55′07″E / 48.0906°N 13.9186°E / 48.0906; 13.9186Coordinates: 48°05′26″N 13°55′07″E / 48.0906°N 13.9186°E / 48.0906; 13.9186
Length 49.7 km (30.9 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression TraunDanubeBlack Sea

Alm is a river in the Austrian state of Upper Austria.

The Alm is a right tributary of the Traun, which it meets near the town of Fischlham. Its source is the lake Almsee. The Laudach is a left tributary of the Alm.

Municipalities along the river are Grünau im Almtal, Scharnstein, Pettenbach, Vorchdorf, Steinerkirchen an der Traun and Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting.

The quality of the water is at a high level (Drinking water). Fishes in the Alm comprise: Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout and Grayling.

References

  1. DORIS Atlas (Upper Austria)


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