Salza (Enns)
| Salza | |
|---|---|
 River Salza near Palfau | |
| Country | Austria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source |
Traisenberg, Lower Austria 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| River mouth |
River Enns 47°40′14″N 14°43′39″E / 47.6706°N 14.7275°ECoordinates: 47°40′14″N 14°43′39″E / 47.6706°N 14.7275°E |
| Length | 90.3 km (56.1 mi) [1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Enns→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Salza (also Mariazeller Salza) is an eastern tributary of the Enns. It originates on the Traisenberg in Lower Austria and flows South of Mariazell through the Styrian nature preserve of Wildalpener Salzatal. After 90 km, it meets the Enns near Großreifling.
Below the town of Weichselboden is the Prescenyklause, which was constructed with a weir (a small dam) for a saw mill in 1848. Today the water of the reservoir is used to power a small electric power plant. Downstream from the reservoir, the Salza is a favorite site for kayakers.
Many sources and tiny tributaries feed into the Salza and their water is used for the Viennese water supply.
References
- ↑ Niederösterreich Atlas (Lower Austria)
- The information in this article is based on the article from the German Wikipedia.
External links
- Movie from canoenig on Salza river
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