Frutz

Summary

The Frutz is a river of Vorarlberg, Austria, a tributary of the Rhine.

Frutz
River Frutz shortly before the confluence with the Rhine (photographed from the bicycle bridge)
Location
CountryAustria
StateVorarlberg
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationFrutz Alpine shieling
 • elevation1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Rhine
 • coordinates
47°19′03″N 9°35′21″E / 47.31750°N 9.58917°E / 47.31750; 9.58917
Length~ 19 km (12 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRhineNorth Sea

The Frutz is 19 km (12 mi) long. Its source is in the Frutz Alpine shieling. It flows in western direction through the valley Laternsertal [ceb; de; sv] in the area of Feldkirch to the Rhine. At Rankweil, the river divides into a side and main arm.[1] The smaller one has an own name called Ehbach. Both arms discharge separately at Koblach into the Rhine.

Bigger locations at the Frutz are Sulz, Rankweil and Koblach.

References edit

  1. ^ The Eastern Alps, Including the Bavarian Highlands, Tyrol, Salzburg, Upper and Lower Austria, Styria, Carinthia, and Carniola: Handbook for Travellers. K. Baedeker, 1891. 206.