Gschnitz brook
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| Gschitz brook (Gschnitzbach) | |
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 Gschnitz Brook
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| Country | Austria |
| Major cities | Trins, Gschnitz |
| Length | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Source | south-west of Brenner pass |
| Mouth | Sill River |
| - location | Steinach am Brenner |
[edit] River course
The Gschnitz brook has its source near Brenner. It flows from South to North and merges with the Sill River near Steinach am Brenner. It passes through the villages of Trins and Gschnitz.
[edit] Water quality
The quality of the brook is A grade and remains very clear until the mouth. It provides a good living space for fishes. The water is also used for drinking water supply for the villages at the brook.
[edit] Dangers
The brook may look like a silent water headwater but quickly turns in the lower course into a rapid-river spiked with several dangerous chutes.
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