Glatt (Rhine)

The Glatt is a small river located in the Swiss cantons of Zurich and Thurgau. It is a tributary of the Rhine, flowing into the Rhine near Glattfelden. The Glatt's source is in the Greifensee (Lake Greifen) and it flows generally northwest. Its length is approximately 38.5 kilometers.

The Glatt valley is a relatively flat and fertile agricultural area. The river has historically been important for powering mills and other industries. Today, it is also used for recreation, although water quality can be a concern in some stretches due to agricultural runoff and urban development.

The name "Glatt" is derived from a German word meaning "smooth" or "slippery," likely referring to the river's slow-flowing nature. The river is often associated with the surrounding Glattal region, a densely populated area within the canton of Zurich.