description Mur River Overview
The Mur is a river of central Europe that rises in Austria's Hohe Tauern mountains and flows through Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and along part of the Croatian-Hungarian border. Its course is roughly 450 kilometres long and passes through Graz before joining the Drava. The river supports hydroelectric generation and agriculture, while restored floodplains and riparian habitats form part of an internationally recognized biosphere reserve.
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Where does the Mur River begin and end?
The Mur rises in Austria's Hohe Tauern mountains and flows through Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and along part of the Croatian-Hungarian border. It joins the Drava near Legrad. [Mur River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mur_%28river%29)
How long is the Mur River?
The Mur is roughly 450 to 465 kilometres long, depending on the measurement used for its headwaters. It is one of the important tributaries of the Drava in central Europe. [Mur River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mur_%28river%29)
Which major city is located on the Mur?
Graz, Austria, is the largest city on the Mur. The river runs through the city before continuing south toward Slovenia and Croatia. [Mur River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mur_%28river%29)
Is the Mur part of the Danube drainage system?
Yes. The Mur joins the Drava, which then flows into the Danube and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. In Slovenian and Croatian contexts, the river is also commonly called the Mura. [Mur River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mur_%28river%29)
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