Rabnitzbach

The Rabnitzbach (also Rabnitz) is a river of Styria, Austria, one of the source rivers of the Rába (Raab).

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The Rabnitzbach at Kumberg
Location
Country	Austria
State	Styria
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	near mount Schöckl
Mouth
• location	Rába near Gleisdorf
• coordinates	47.0971°N 15.7008°E / 47.0971; 15.7008
Length	28.3 km (17.6 mi)[1]
Basin size	131 km2 (51 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Rába→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Rabnitzbach originates near mount Schöckl and flows in south-east direction to Gleisdorf where it merges with the Rába. The river reaches a length of 28.3 km (17.6 mi).^[1] Its basin area is 131 km² (51 sq mi).^[2]

The water has Grade A quality and is one cleaner waters of Styria. It is rich on fishes. The normally harmless river can very quickly become a flood hazard and has already been a threat several times. Dangerous points have been mitigated without causing significant damage to nature.