Sistranser Bach
The Sistranser Bach is a small river at Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria.
| Sistranser Bach | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Tyrol |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Sistrans Alp |
| • elevation | 1,400–1,600 m (4,600–5,200 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lanser Bach, Innsbruck |
• coordinates | 47.2603°N 11.4356°E |
• elevation | 575 m (1,886 ft) |
| Length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lanser Bach→ Inn→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Sistranser Bach originates near the Sistrans Alpine Hut at an altitude of 1,400–1,600 metres (4,600–5,200 ft). It is formed out of five source rivers of nearly the same size, which look like a hand fan on the map. It flows from north to south and passes through the villages of Sistrans and Aldrans.
Near Ambras Castle the river splits in two arms. The smaller branch flows in the castle's park and forms the Schlossfall, a waterfall with a height of 20 metres (66 ft). The main branch flows along the castle's wall and merges in the Innsbruck's district Amras from the right into the Lanser Bach that flows into the Inn. The Sistranser Bach has a length of 6 km (3.7 mi).
The Sistranser Bach has an excellent water quality and provides the surrounding villages via five water reservoirs with drinking water. Small fish such as trout can be found in the river.