Lammer

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Lammer
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Location
Country Austria
State Salzburg
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSouthern Tennen Mountains
  elevation1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Mouth  
  location
Near Golling into the Salzach
  coordinates
47°34′59″N13°10′06″E / 47.5830°N 13.1682°E / 47.5830; 13.1682
  elevation
480 m (1,570 ft)
Length41 km (25 mi)
Basin features
Progression SalzachInnDanubeBlack Sea

The Lammer is a river of Salzburg, Austria, a right tributary of the Salzach.

The Lammer rises in the Tennen Mountains and flows from east to west, joining with the Salzach at Golling an der Salzach. Its length is about 41 kilometres (25 mi). The river is known for its very clean water and is very popular for wild water sportsmen.


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