Orther Inseln

The Orth Islands are a particularly dynamic habitat. They are located a few hundred meters downstream from the popular Orther Uferhaus.

While the first four islands already rise high out of the river and are lined with stately poplars and willows, the Danube is working on creating new gravel areas at the end of the island chain. Over the years you can observe the creative power of the river here. Real and original virgin forests grow on these islands in the national park.

07/12/2017 - The Orth Islands on the Danube are inviting wild swimming spots. The river has deposited colorful pebbles of all sizes and the finest river sand here. 😊👍

Two of the side arms were reconnected here with the Danube. Here the river forms gravel islands, tears embankments and pushes driftwood in front of it. As a result, old channels are filled with water again and supply oxbow lakes that were previously cut off from the current. The water areas in the Au are increasing and rare animal species such as the European pond turtle or the dogfish benefit from it. These residents can be observed on the Schlossinsel, the open-air site of the schlossORTH National Park Center.
Real primeval forests grow on the islands - created by themselves and not changed by forestry.
Real primeval forests grow on the islands - created by themselves and not changed by forestry.

Real primeval forests grow on the islands - created by themselves and not changed by forestry.

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