Goldach (river)
River in Goldach, Switzerland
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The Goldach is a 19.5 km (12.1 mi) long tributary of Lake Constance that flows through the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St. Gallen, and Thurgau.[1] It flows into Lake Constance at Goldach and forms part of the border of this municipality.
| Goldach | |
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 Waterfall into the Goldach near Fischbach in Trogen | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Cantons | Appenzell Ausserrhoden St. Gallen Thurgau |
| Towns | Goldach |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 19.5 km (12.1 mi) |
The Rorschach–St. Gallen railway line passes over the river via the Goldach Viaduct.[2]
Fauna
Animal species living in the river include European bullhead, European grayling, brown trout, stone crayfish, and noble crayfish.[1] The river serves as a spawning ground for local trout populations.[1]