Ilz

This article is about the river in Germany. For other uses, see Ilz (disambiguation).

The Ilz (German: [ɪlt͡s] ^ⓘ) is a river running through the Bavarian Forest, Germany. It is a left tributary of the Danube. During its 40 km (25 mi) length (69 km (43 mi), including its main source river Große Ohe), it travels down a height difference of ~140m.

Ilz
Ilz near Passau
OSM map
Location
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Bavarian Forest
• elevation	±430 m (1,410 ft)
Mouth
• location	Danube
• coordinates	48°34′31″N 13°28′32″E
Length	40.3 km (25.0 mi) [1]
Basin size	850 km2 (330 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression	Danube→ Black Sea

The Ilz is formed at the confluence of its source rivers Große Ohe and Kleine Ohe in Eberhardsreuth. In the city of Passau it finally enters the Danube. Another town on the Ilz is Fürsteneck.

Ilz-Loop between Passau and Oberilzmühle

See also

• List of rivers of Bavaria