Leutascher Ache

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Leutascher Ache
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The Leutascher Ache in the valley Leutaschtal
Location
Countries Austria and Germany
States Tyrol and Bavaria
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Isar
  coordinates
47°25′52″N11°15′31″E / 47.4312°N 11.2585°E / 47.4312; 11.2585
Length29.9 km (18.6 mi) [1]
Basin size111 km2 (43 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression IsarDanubeBlack Sea

The Leutascher Ache (also: Leutasch, in its upper range Gaistalbach) is a river of Tyrol, Austria and of Bavaria, Germany, a left tributary of the Isar.

The Leutascher Ache springs in the Mieming Range in the region of Ehrwald in Tyrol and flows firstly in northern direction. After about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), it takes up the water of the lake Igelsee  [ ceb; de; sv ] and then flows between the Wetterstein mountains and the Mieming Range through the valley Gaistal  [ de; nl; ro ] eastwards. Near Leutasch, it swings northeastwards and runs through the Leutaschtal  [ de ], a high valley. After passing through the Leutasch Gorge, it discharges into the Isar in Bavaria near Mittenwald.

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References

  1. 1 2 Complete table of the Bavarian Waterbody Register by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment (xls, 10.3 MB)