Pfitscher Bach

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Pfitscher Bach
Pfitscher Bach Wasserfall Rio di Vizze Cascata.jpg
Location
Country Italy
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Pfitscher Tal (South Tyrol)
Mouth Eisack
  location
Sterzing
  coordinates
46°53′04″N11°26′57″E / 46.88444°N 11.44917°E / 46.88444; 11.44917 Coordinates: 46°53′04″N11°26′57″E / 46.88444°N 11.44917°E / 46.88444; 11.44917
Length27 km (17 mi)
Basin size139.7 km2 (53.9 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression EisackAdigeAdriatic Sea

The Pfitscher Bach is a stream in South Tyrol, Italy. It flows into the Eisack in Sterzing.

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