The Taugl rises near the mountains Gennerhorn and Gruberhorn (in the Salzkammergut Mountains) at a height of approx. m (AA). The river flows from south to north into the lake Hintersee, which is drained by the Almbach. The river has a length of approx. , of which is through a ravine. It is therefore classified as a dangerous white water river. The water quality is classified as A grade.