Mühlauer Bach

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Mühlauer Bach
Bend of river at  [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°16′49″N 11°24′39″E / 47.2802°N 11.4107°E / 47.2802; 11.4107Coordinates: 47°16′49″N 11°24′39″E / 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 is a river of Tyrol, Austria. It is a left-side tributary of the Inn.

The Mühlauer Bach originates at an elevation of 1,138 m (AA) on the Arzler Reise, the cirque below the  [de; fr]. It flows in southern direction through  [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.

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