Kainach (Mur)

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Kainach
Kainach Hauptstrasse Gallmannsegg.jpg
The Kainach at Gallmannsegg
Location
Country Austria
State Styria
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Mur
  coordinates
46°53′13″N15°31′04″E / 46.8869°N 15.5177°E / 46.8869; 15.5177 Coordinates: 46°53′13″N15°31′04″E / 46.8869°N 15.5177°E / 46.8869; 15.5177
Length65.3 km (40.6 mi) [1]
Basin size852 km2 (329 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression MurDravaDanubeBlack Sea

Kainach is a river of Styria, Austria. It is a right tributary of the Mur in Wildon. [2] Its drainage basin is 852 km2 (329 sq mi). [3]

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References

  1. Digitaler Atlas der Steiermark (Styria)
  2. Google (10 February 2018). "Kainach (Mur)" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  3. "Flächenverzeichnis der Flussgebiete: Murgebiet" (PDF). Beiträge zur Hydrografie Österreichs Heft 60. October 2011. p. 95.