Mürz
The Mürz between Mürzsteg and Neuberg
Location
CountryAustria
StateStyria
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationconfluence of the Stille Mürz and Kalte Mürz 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 (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]

The Mürz begins at the confluence of the Stille Mürz and Kalte Mürz 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. The Mürz discharges into the Mur in Bruck an der Mur.[4]

References

  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.


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