Rabnitzbach

Rabnitzbach
Country Austria (Styria)
Physical characteristics
Main source near mount Schöckl
River mouth Rába near Gleisdorf
47°05′50″N 15°42′03″E / 47.0971°N 15.7008°E / 47.0971; 15.7008Coordinates: 47°05′50″N 15°42′03″E / 47.0971°N 15.7008°E / 47.0971; 15.7008
Length 28.3 km (17.6 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression RábaDanubeBlack Sea

The Rabnitzbach (also Rabnitz) is one of the source rivers of the Rába. It originates near mount Schöckl and flows in south-east direction to Gleisdorf where it merges with the Rába. The brook reaches a length of app. 28 kilometers.

The water has Grade A quality and is one cleaner waters of Styria. It is rich on fishes. The normally harmless brook can become a danger of high waters quickly and has already been a threat several times. Dangerous points have been mitigated without damaging nature greatly.

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