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Wienerwald Lake

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Location: Pressbaum, Vienna Surroundings, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Wienerwaldsee – Wienfluss Cycle Path loop from Braunschweiggasse

46.6km

02:51

310m

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2. Wienfluss Gravel Path – Wien River Cycle Path loop from Wien Hütteldorf

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01:48

140m

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3. Wien River Cycle Path – Wienfluss Gravel Path loop from Wien Liesing

43.3km

02:43

370m

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September 23, 2023

The location:
It is located on the Westautobahn in a hollow at the fork in the valley between the municipalities of Purkersdorf, Tullnerbach and Pressbaum. The Vienna River and the Wolfsgrabenbach, which flows into the Vienna here, serve as tributaries. The reservoir was initially called the Wolfsgraben Reservoir.

The history:
The first plans were drawn up by the architect Wilhelm Bayer as early as 1781. When it was built in 1895–1897, the lake was only used as a useful water reservoir and, until recently, as a drinking water reservoir for the Wientalwasserleitung of the Wientalwasserwerk. The content of the basin, which is created by a 240 meter long and 13 meter high dam, was 1,430,000 cubic meters at the time. But it was also built as a flood retention basin for Vienna, which often has floods. The lake still serves this purpose. The area around the lake is a water protection area.

The water protection area:
The Vienna Woods Lake, which is no longer used as a water reservoir, remains a water protection area and is still maintained by the MA31 of the municipality of Vienna (waterworks). Swimming in summer is forbidden, as is ice skating in winter.

Accordingly, both the lake and its shores are inhabited by rare animals. The main fish to be found are pike, zander, carp and tench. The highly endangered dice snake also finds a habitat here. Birds worth mentioning are the gray heron, the grebe, the coot and moorhen, and the little ringed plover. The beaver, which has already settled here several times but whose habitat has been disturbed, is now a permanent resident and can also be found up the Vienna River.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wienerwaldsee

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Intertrain

September 23, 2023

A paradise for sports lovers and nature fans - Lake Vienna is located in the middle of the Vienna Woods and just a few kilometers from the western city limits of Vienna. The reservoir is perfect for a short weekend trip as it offers countless opportunities for walking, hiking and cycling.

The lake, which until recently was used as a water reservoir, is now a water conservation area where swimming and ice skating are prohibited. But that doesn't change the fact that Lake Vienna is the ideal place for amateur athletes. But there are also beautiful walks around the lake and we provide you with the most important information about Lake Vienna.

Run and walk around Lake Vienna
The loop around Lake Vienna is 4.2 kilometers long and is therefore perfect for a short run after work. Of course, you can also take a leisurely walk along the route, which will take about an hour. Another advantage of the hike is that the starting point is at a parking lot. You can also comfortably drive to Lake Vienna by car. If you want to enjoy the best view of Lake Vienna, you can hike to the nearby Beerwart where you have a great view from a height of 450 meters.

Source: stadt-wien.at/freizeit/ausflugsziel/der-wienerwaldsee-als-perfektes-ausflugsziel.html

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Intertrain

September 23, 2023

The Vienna Woods Lake, located 20 km west of Vienna, is a reservoir and the largest still body of water in the Vienna Woods. It lies between the communities of Purkersdorf, Tullnerbach and Pressbaum. The lake, which is fed by the Vienna River and the Wolfsgrabenbach, was used as a water reservoir until recently. The area is a water protection area where swimming is prohibited in summer and ice skating is prohibited in winter. Accordingly, Lake Vienna has established itself as a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. There are well-marked and well-maintained paths around the lake that are popular with recreational athletes and walkers.

Source: niederoesterreich.at/ausflugs targets/a-wienerwaldsee

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Pressbaum, Vienna Surroundings, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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