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The Mühlauer Bach is a river of Tyrol, Austria. It is a left-side tributary of the Inn.

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Mühlauer Bach
Bend of river at Mühlau [de]
Location
Country	Austria
State	Tyrol
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	on the Arzler Reise above Innsbruck
• elevation	1,138 m (3,734 ft)
Mouth
• location	Inn
• coordinates	47.2802°N 11.4107°E / 47.2802; 11.4107
Length	2.9 km (1.8 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression	Inn→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Mühlauer Bach originates at an elevation of 1,138 m (AA) on the Arzler Reise, the cirque below the Arzler Scharte [de; fr]. It flows in southern direction through Mühlau [de], a district of Innsbruck, where it discharges into the Inn. Next to the Inn, the Mühlauer Bach is the richest flowing waters of the city. It has a length of just under 3 km (1.9 mi). With the exception of the source, it lies in full in the Innsbruck city area.

Usage

The upper course until the Schillersiedlung has Grade A quality. There is also the main water reservoir of the entire city. The Mühlauer Bach is also important for industrial purposes because a power plant in Mühlau provides the nearby commercial district with electricity. In the lower course the quality remains constantly at B even though the service water. Small fish population can be found in the broad sections.

Myth

The end of the gorge Mühlauer Klamm, where the Mühlauer Bach flows, is called "Devil’s pulpit“. It is said that a Tatzelwurm was defeated here and its blood turned into water.

References

На других языках

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[de] Mühlauer Bach

Der Mühlauer Bach ist ein linker Zufluss des Inns in Innsbruck, von der Nordkette des Karwendels.

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- [en] Mühlauer Bach

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