The Salza (also Mariazeller Salza) is an eastern tributary of the Enns. It originates on the mountain Traisenberg [de] in Lower Austria and flows South of Mariazell through the Styrian nature preserve Wildalpener Salzatal [de]. After 90 km (56 mi), it flows into the Enns near Großreifling [de; fr] (part of Landl). Its drainage basin is 868 km2 (335 sq mi).[2]
Salza | |
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![]() River Salza near Palfau | |
Location | |
Country | Austria |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Traisenberg, Lower Austria |
• elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Enns |
• coordinates | 47.6706°N 14.7275°E / 47.6706; 14.7275 |
Length | 90.3 km (56.1 mi) [1] |
Basin size | 868 km2 (335 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Enns→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Below the municipality of Weichselboden [de] (belongs to Mariazell) is the Prescenyklause [de], a weir (stone dam) used for timber rafting 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.
Numerous springs of small tributaries of the Salza have been captured and are used for the Viennese water supply.
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