Mühlauer Bach

Mühlauer Bach also: Worm Creek
Origin	Arzler wind-gap above Innsbruck
Mouth	Inn River
Basin countries	Austria, Tyrol
Length	5 km
Source elevation	1.700 m

The Mühlauer Bach also called Worm Creek originates on a height of 1.700 m above Sea Level. It runs via the Arzler wind-gap in southern direction through Mühlau to the Inn River. With exception of the Inn River the creek is the richest flowing waters of the city, has a length of app. 5 km. and lies in full on Innsbruck city area.

Usage

The upper course until Schiller settlement has Grade A quality. There is also the main water reservoir of the entire city. In the near future a part of the water is used for supplying Vill with water by installing a new line. The Creek is also important for industrial purposes because a power plant in Mühlau provides the nearby commercial district with electricity. In the lower course the quality remains constantly at B even though the service water. Small fish population can be found in the broad sections.

Myth

The End of the wind-gap at the Arzler ravine is called „Devil’s pulpit“. Rumour has it that a wyvern was defeated here and its blood turned into water.

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  Bend of Creek at Mühlau

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  Mouth