Obernberger Seebach
River in Tyrol, Austria
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The Obernberger Seebach, formerly called Obernberger Ache, is a river in Tyrol, Austria, a tributary of the Sill.
| Obernberger Seebach Obernberger Ache | |
|---|---|
The Oberberger Seebach at the Frader-Mühle (mill) | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Tyrol |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | near Brenner in the Stubai Alps |
| • coordinates | 46.9733°N 11.3965°E |
| • elevation | 1,906 m (6,253 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Sill |
• coordinates | 47.0371°N 11.4791°E |
| Length | 11.8 km (7.3 mi)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sill→ Inn→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Obernberger Seebach originates south-west of the Brenner[2] in the Stubai Alps and takes a north-east route to its mouth. On its course, it flows through Lake Obernberg.[3] In the middle of the valley the river passes through the village of Obernberg am Brenner. It discharges into the Sill at Gries am Brenner.[4]
From the spring to the junction with the Sill it falls more than 200 metres (660 ft) in a V-shaped valley. It provides the village with drinking water thanks to its Grade A quality. In the lower course live fishes such as rainbow trout and common minnow.
Even though the river is tiny, it has a high flow volume (approximately 10–15 m3/s (350–530 cu ft/s)). It was quite feared in the past because of its high water. It was mitigated at dangerous points, nevertheless its natural environment is fairly unchanged.