The Alvier is a mountain stream in

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. The Alvier flows through the Brandnertal passing through the municipalities of

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and Bürs, where it discharges into the Ill. The waters have created numerous

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s in the riverbed which are populated by

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and

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s. The clear, torrential river has potable water quality. The stream feeds the large in Brand, an open-air bath which can be used free of charge with the ''Alpenregion Guest Card''. Aquatic plants filter pollutants out of the water of the bath, which features especially in the summertime agreeable temperatures.

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