The Mürz (German pronunciation: [mʏʁt͡s] ) is a river in Styria, Austria, with a length of 84 km (52 mi). Its drainage basin is 1,505 km2 (581 sq mi).[2]

Mürz
The Mürz between Mürzsteg and Neuberg
Location
CountryAustria
StateStyria
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationconfluence of the Stille Mürz [ceb; de; sv] and Kalte Mürz [ceb; de; sv] near Kaltenbach, Neuberg
 • coordinates47°45′11″N 15°30′31″E / 47.7530°N 15.5085°E / 47.7530; 15.5085
Mouth 
 • location
Bruck an der Mur
 • coordinates
47°24′36″N 15°16′31″E / 47.4099°N 15.2752°E / 47.4099; 15.2752
Length84.4 km (52.4 mi) [1]
Basin size1,505 km2 (581 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average20 m3/s (710 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionMurDravaDanubeBlack Sea

The Mürz begins at the confluence of the Stille Mürz [ceb; de; sv] and Kalte Mürz [ceb; de; sv] near Kaltenbach, Neuberg and the border to Lower Austria.[3] It passes through Mürzzuschlag. Along its course are the tracks of the Southern Railway as well as the highway Semmering Schnellstraße [de; hu; nl; pl; sk]. The Mürz discharges into the Mur in Bruck an der Mur.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Digitaler Atlas der Steiermark (Styria)
  2. ^ "Flächenverzeichnis der Flussgebiete: Murgebiet" (PDF). Beiträge zur Hydrografie Österreichs Heft 60. October 2011. p. 72.
  3. ^ Google (23 February 2020). "Mürz source" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  4. ^ Google (23 February 2020). "Mürz mouth" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 February 2020.