Goldbach (Aschaff)
| Goldbach | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| States | Bavaria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Aschaff |
• coordinates | 49°59′26″N 9°09′46″E / 49.9906°N 9.1627°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression |
Main→ Rhine→ North Sea |
Goldbach (German pronunciation: [ˈɡɔltbax]) is a small river of Bavaria, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Aschaff near Aschaffenburg.
Etymology
The name "Goldbach" derives from the yellowish loess soil and an iron-rich mineral spring at one of its tributaries, which color the sediments of the streambed golden yellow.[1] It gave the town of Goldbach its name.
See also
References
- ↑ von Reitzenstein, Wolf-Armin. Lexikon fränkischer Ortsnamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung. Oberfranken, Mittelfranken, Unterfranken [Lexicon of Franconian Place Names: Origin and Meaning. Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Lower Franconia.] (in German). C. H. Beck. pp. 84–85. ISBN 978-3-406-59131-0. Retrieved 26 March 2026.