The Gleirschbach is a river of
Tyrol,
Austria
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, a tributary of the
Isar
The Isar () is a river in Austria and in Bavaria, Germany. Its source is in the Karwendel mountain range of the Alps. The Isar river enters Germany near Mittenwald and flows through Krün, Wallgau, Bad Tölz, Munich, and Landshut before reaching ...
.
The Gleirschbach originates north of the
alpine hut Pfeishütte. It has a length of app. , of these on the city area of
Innsbruck
Innsbruck (; ) is the capital of Tyrol (federal state), Tyrol and the List of cities and towns in Austria, fifth-largest city in Austria. On the Inn (river), River Inn, at its junction with the Wipptal, Wipp Valley, which provides access to the ...
.
At the "Möslalm" the Gleirschbach picks up the long Angerbach, which originates on the northern side of the
Nordkette. At the exit of the
Hinterau valley the Gleirschbach merges with the Isar. The water possesses A grade quality and is popular among
rafting
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-fans.
Rivers of Tyrol (federal state)
Rivers of Austria
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