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Alz
The Alz () is a river in Bavaria, southern Germany, the only discharge of the Chiemsee. Its origin is on the northern shore near Seebruck. It is a right tributary of the Inn, into which it flows in Marktl. Other towns on the Alz are Altenmarkt an der Alz, Trostberg, Garching an der Alz and Burgkirchen an der Alz. The Alz is divided into the (upper Alz) and the (lower Alz). The section from the Chiemsee down to Altenmarkt is called the . The section from Altenmarkt to the mouth in Marktl is called the . The Traun, a river flowing past the regional administrative center of Traunstein Traunstein (Central Bavarian: ''Traunstoa'') is a town in the south-eastern part of Bavaria, Germany, and is the administrative center of a much larger district of the same name. The town serves as a local government, retail, health services, ..., is a tributary of the Alz. Etymology From pre-indoeuropean *''alz'' "swamp, alder". References External links Wasserwirtschaftsamt Traunstein, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alz Basin
The Alz () is a river in Bavaria, southern Germany, the only discharge of the Chiemsee. Its origin is on the northern shore near Seebruck. It is a right tributary of the Inn Inns are generally establishments or buildings where travelers can seek lodging, and usually, food and drink. Inns are typically located in the country or along a highway; before the advent of motorized transportation they also provided accommo ..., into which it flows in Marktl. Other towns on the Alz are Altenmarkt an der Alz, Trostberg, Garching an der Alz and Burgkirchen an der Alz. The Alz is divided into the (upper Alz) and the (lower Alz). The section from the Chiemsee down to Altenmarkt is called the . The section from Altenmarkt to the mouth in Marktl is called the . The Traun, a river flowing past the regional administrative center of Traunstein, is a tributary of the Alz. Etymology From pre-indoeuropean *''alz'' "swamp, alder". References External links Wasserwirtschaftsamt Tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traun (Alz)
The Traun () is a river in Upper Bavaria, Germany. It is formed by the confluence of the Weiße Traun (also considered its upper course) and the Rote Traun near Siegsdorf. It passes through Traunstein and Traunreut, and flows into the Alz The Alz () is a river in Bavaria, southern Germany, the only discharge of the Chiemsee. Its origin is on the northern shore near Seeon-Seebruck, Seebruck. It is a right tributary of the Inn (river), Inn, into which it flows in Marktl. Other towns ... near Altenmarkt an der Alz. See also * List of rivers of Bavaria References Rivers of Bavaria Rivers of Germany {{Bavaria-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burgkirchen An Der Alz
Burgkirchen an der Alz is a municipality in the district of Altötting, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the river Alz The Alz () is a river in Bavaria, southern Germany, the only discharge of the Chiemsee. Its origin is on the northern shore near Seebruck. It is a right tributary of the Inn, into which it flows in Marktl. Other towns on the Alz are Altenmarkt an ..., 8 km west of Burghausen. References Altötting (district) {{Altöttingdistrict-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiemsee
Chiemsee () is a freshwater lake in Bavaria, Germany, near Rosenheim. It is often called "the Bavarian Sea". The rivers Tiroler Achen and Prien flow into the lake from the south, and the river Alz flows out towards the north. The Alz flows into the Inn which then merges with the Danube. The Chiemsee is divided into the bigger, north section, in the northeast, called , and the , in the southwest. The Chiemgau, the region surrounding the Chiemsee, is a popular recreation area. Origin The Chiemsee was formed, like many other pre-alpine lakes, at the end of the last ice age about 10,000 years ago from a hollow carved out by a glacier (a ). Originally the lake covered an area of almost , which is about three times its present area. Within 10,000 years its area had shrunk to around . Before 1904 the water level was lowered by about a metre. As a result, large areas of dry land were reclaimed. Islands There are three main islands on the lake: Herreninsel ("gentlemen's island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altenmarkt An Der Alz
Altenmarkt an der Alz is a municipality in the district of Traunstein in Bavaria, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe .... References Traunstein (district) {{Traunsteindistrict-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altötting (district)
Altötting (; Bavarian: ''Oidäding'') is a ''Landkreis'' (district) in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the east and clockwise) Austria and the Bavarian districts of Traunstein, Mühldorf and Rottal-Inn. History Altötting was one of the original parts of Bavaria. It was settled by Bavarian tribes shortly after the retreat of the Romans. During the rule of duke Tassilo III (748-788) the place of Ötting was mentioned for the first time (the towns of Altötting and Neuötting are derived from that place). Soon in the 9th century the region became a religious centre with famous churches and monasteries. In the 15th century it became a place of pilgrimage. The district of Altötting was established in 1837. Pope Benedict XVI was born here 1927 in the village of Marktl. The hearts of many of the rulers of Bavaria are buried in the Chapel of Grace in the middle of the town square. Geography The district is located in the alpine upland on the Austrian border. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garching An Der Alz Garching is a municipality in the district |
