Fotscherbach

Fotscherbach
Fotscherbach
Location
CountryAustria
StateTyrol
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationStubai Alps
Mouth 
 • location
Melach
 • coordinates
47°12′51″N 11°12′51″E / 47.2142°N 11.2142°E / 47.2142; 11.2142
Length~ 12.30 km (7.64 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMelach→ Inn→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Fotscherbach is a river of Tyrol, Austria.

The Fotscherbach has a length of 12.30 km (7.64 mi). It originates in the Stubai Alps on a height of 2200 m (AA) (7,200 ft). It flows in northern direction to the village of Sellrain where it dischanges from the right into the Melach. The water has A/B grade quality. In 2016, WWF Tirol announced that the Fotscherbach was designated as protect nature reserve. The river supplies water is to the Sellrain hydroelectric power plant.

References

  1. ↑ "WWF erfreut über Inn-Naturschutzgebiete". tirol.orf.at (in German). 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  2. ↑ "Wasserbuch-Auszug". wis.tirol.gv.at. Retrieved 2026-03-26.