Triesting
The Triesting is a river of Lower Austria, in the southeastern part of the Vienna Woods. Its drainage basin is 388 km2 (150 sq mi).
| Triesting | |
|---|---|
The Triesting near Berndorf (with St. Margaret's Church) | |
| Location | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | East of the Klammhöhe, northwest of Kaumberg in the Vienna Woods |
| • coordinates | 48°04′06″N 15°52′20″E |
| • elevation | 618 m (AA) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Near Achau into the Schwechat |
• coordinates | 48°04′52″N 16°23′57″E |
• elevation | 172 m (AA) |
| Length | 63.5 km (39.5 mi) |
| Basin size | 388 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Schwechat→ Danube→ Black Sea |
| Landmarks |
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| Tributaries | |
| • right | Further Bach |
The Triesing has a length of 63 km (39 mi). It discharges into the smaller Schwechat at Achau and is part of the catchment area of the River Danube.
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