베르그 임 가우‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪11‬개의 천연기념물

This oak tree is an official natural monument, and given its condition, there are real concerns about its future…

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The tour leads right into an interesting section of the Donau-Auen (European protected area). You will pass an old fort surrounded by an oval moat and standing on an artificial island. There are waterfowl and beavers. Parts of the trail may be flooded after prolonged rainfall. In places, the path narrows to a narrow path, over which fallen trees lie and which is lined on the left and right by vegetation, some of which is tall. Long pants and tops with long sleeves and sturdy shoes are therefore recommended, also because of the many mosquitoes. The atmosphere is jungle-like. You should have very good local knowledge or a working navigation system (battery!), otherwise you can get quite lost.

The moss level is also an important indicator of climate change: the surface sinks because the water content of the moss is also constantly decreasing. Unfortunately, this also reduces CO2 storage. The Donaumoos development plan is intended to counteract this at least in part; i.e. drainage should be stopped in selected areas. What the local farmers think about this can be read on some posters in the moss😳🤔.

Close to the Steinertskirchen oasis of calm

This is about the revitalization of the local alluvial forests along the Danube. These were revitalized in a large-scale project, also with EU funds. The aim is, on the one hand, to use the water-storing effect during floods and thus to significantly reduce the flood effect in other places. On the other hand, to give many plant and animal species a permanent home again. At the same time, migratory fish are given the opportunity at three different points to bypass the Bergheim weir in a natural flowing water. This is the largest contiguous alluvial forest area in Central Europe and the associated meadow institute is located in the Grünau hunting lodge.

Connect Four is considered THE classic among board games and is still great fun today at all ages. Here at the source you can play a game for two in the shade.

Not far above the access road to the Steinerskirchen oasis gushes a spring that now bears the name of the founder of the order. The Sacred Heart Missionaries also celebrated the 100th anniversary of his death.