Geography
Wolfratshausen sits at the confluence of the Isar and Loisach rivers, at 47°55′N 11°25′E / 47.917°N 11.417°E / 47.917; 11.417. A canal joins the two rivers to return water diverted for power generation at the Isar Amper Werke to the Isar. The town covers 9.13 square kilometres and is 577 meters above sea level.
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