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Children love to rest and splash around here.

Seating on the Wertach

Dynamit AG armaments factory

Interesting excursion into history!

The Wertach is a 150.9 km long tributary of the Lech in Bavaria. Historically, it was known for frequent flooding, especially in the Augsburg area. In order to improve flood protection, dams were built from 1856 onwards, which significantly reduced the risk of flooding. These dams not only serve to protect against flooding, but are also important components of the “Wertachauen biotope network” nature conservation project. They connect various habitats along the Wertach and provide a valuable habitat for numerous animal and plant species. Maintaining the dams is essential for their functionality and the preservation of biodiversity. LEW Wasserkraft, operator of several hydroelectric power plants on the Wertach, regularly carries out mowing work. These measures prevent the areas from becoming overgrown and promote the development of species-rich meadows. Attention is paid to preserving flower strips, which serve as a source of food and habitat for insects. In addition, renaturation measures were carried out as part of the “Wertach vital” project to return the Wertach to a near-natural state. Banks were flattened, the river width increased and new habitats created. These measures not only contribute to flood protection, but also increase the attractiveness of the Wertach as a local recreation area. The dams along the Wertach are therefore a successful example of the combination of flood protection and nature conservation, which benefits both the safety of residents and biodiversity.

Pingen are funnel-shaped depressions in the terrain that were created by the near-surface mining of mineral resources such as ore or coal. These pits are the remains of historical mining activities in which the ore was mined directly on the surface or at a shallow depth. The miners followed the ore veins into the depths as far as was possible with simple means. When open-cast mining was no longer possible, the miners followed the ore veins into the interior of the mountains, sunk shafts (small shafts) and drove tunnels. There are several such historical pinge pits near Augsburg, particularly in the area of the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park. These relics of mining are now often covered by forest and offer interesting insights into the regional history of ore mining. Hiking trails, such as the St. James Pilgrimage Route from Augsburg to Reinhartshofen, lead past such pinge pits and enable hikers to discover these historical sites. For those interested, museums such as the Altenberg Mining Museum offer special tours of the pits, during which the origins and significance of these pits are explained. Such tours provide a vivid picture of historical mining and its impact on the landscape. The pits are not only evidence of past mining activities, but also valuable biotopes that provide a habitat for various plant and animal species. They are therefore important from both a historical and an ecological point of view.

The region around Wehringen is ideal for hikes along the Wertach. A particularly recommended route leads through the Wertach valley near Wehringen, past idyllic places such as the bank idyll on the Wertach and the Turmkopf natural forest reserve. This route offers varied landscapes and is suitable for all fitness levels.