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Goldach (river)

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Goldach
Waterfall into the Goldach near Fischbach in Trogen
Location
CountrySwitzerland
CantonsAppenzell Ausserrhoden
St. Gallen
Thurgau
TownsGoldach
Physical characteristics
Length19.5 km (12.1 mi)

The Goldach is a 19.5 km (12.1 mi) long tributary of Lake Constance that flows through the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St. Gallen, and Thurgau.[1] It flows into Lake Constance at Goldach and forms part of the border of this municipality.

The Rorschach–St. Gallen railway line passes over the river via the Goldach Viaduct.[2]

Fauna

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Animal species living in the river include European bullhead, European grayling, brown trout, stone crayfish, and noble crayfish.[1] The river serves as a spawning ground for local trout populations.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Ausflugsziel Goldach – spektakuläre Schluchten im Osten". World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. Knellwolf, Bruno (19 September 2014). "Zehn Brücken musst du sehn". Tagblatt. St. Gallen, Switzerland. Retrieved 8 September 2026.