Fischbach, Styria

Fischbach is a municipality in the district of Weiz in Styria, Austria. On 27 February 2003, it was officially recognized as a climatic spa by the Styrian government. Fischbach is the highest place in East Styria.

Fischbach
Coat of arms
Location within Weiz district
Fischbach
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°26′31″N 15°39′02″E
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictWeiz
Government
  MayorFranz Doppelhofer (ÖVP)
Area
  Total61.7 km2 (23.8 sq mi)
Elevation
1,050 m (3,440 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total1,528
  Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8654
Area code03170
Vehicle registrationWZ
Websitewww.fischbach.co.at

Geography

Fischbach is a town in the Fischbacher Alpen and is located about 12 km northwest of Birkfeld and about 27 km air-line distance from the district capital Weiz. The highest point of Fischbach is the Teufelstein mountain with 1498 meters, the lowest point is 650 meters. The Feistritz is part of the eastern border of the municipality.

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