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Weitwörther Au

Salzburgerland  >  Austria

The species-rich floodplain forest of the Weitwörther Au has been restored through renaturation.

Added* by Hannes F.
Most recent update 24 jun 2024

Description

The Weitwörther Au is the core area of 350 hectare of the 1,140 hectare Natura 2000 site Salzachauen. The species-rich floodplain forest has been restored through renaturation. In the process, the Reitbach stream was lowered. Along a pleasant 4 km circular trail, panels provide information on flora and fauna and you pass a bird hide. Among the birds you can encounter are Vodomar, Velika bela čaplja, Veliki detlić, Obična kukavica, Obični galeb, Siva senica, Krdža, Crnoglava grmuša, Trstenjak crvrkutić and if you are lucky Vuga. You have a good chance for bird photography because the birds can be very near. But you must get up early in the morning to get a Vodomar or other specific birds.

Details

Access

The Weitwörther Au is located a few kilometers north of the city of Salzburg, close to the village of Weitwörth. Easy accessible by train from Salzburg to the Weitwörth train station. If you arrive by car you can park at the Weitwörth or Pabing train station. Click on a P in the map for directions to one of the parkings. From the parkings it's a short walk to the Weitwörther Au. The trail is signposted from the car park.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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