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Donaukraftwerk Wilhering - Ottensheim

Oberösterreich  >  Austria

Easily accessible area on the Danube river with a great diversity of birds.

Added* by Richard B
Most recent update 16 Απριλίου 2026
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Description

Donaukraftwerk Wilhering-Ottensheim is a power plant on the river Danube. Especially during migration season, migratory birds, including rare species, are frequently found here. The combination of riparian forest, large meadows and arable land, the river Danube with its shallow banks and small streams makes the area a habitat and resting place for many different bird species.

Details

Access

Donaukraftwerk Wilhering-Ottensheim is located south of the town of Ottensheim. There is ample parking directly at the power plant. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. From the parking area the site can be easily explored on foot or by bicycle. The total length of the route shown on the map is about 12 km (out and back).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds , Mud flats , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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