Best lakes around Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau are primarily focused on the Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau itself, a large reservoir in the Bavarian Forest. Constructed between 1974 and 1984, this reservoir serves as a crucial drinking water supply for Lower Bavaria and aids in flood protection. The area features well-maintained hiking trails, including a circular path around the reservoir, offering views of the water and surrounding forest landscape. It also serves as a starting point for longer hikes into the Bavarian Forest National Park.
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Easy to reach from the nearby hiking car park. Next time I'll take my bike with me, because it's a good mile from the lake to get up to the Schachten. Hiking and biking definitely makes sense here.
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The water stored in the drinking water dam is primarily used for public water supply. It is taken from the lake via the extraction tower, usually 21 m above ground, and fed to the processing plant on the Flanitzalm.
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Pre-locks on Hirschbach and Kleiner Regen keep driftwood and leaves back in front of the reservoir.
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The almost 85 m high dam (at the time of construction the highest stone dam in the Federal Republic of Germany) dams the Kleiner Regen into a lake with a capacity of almost 22 million m³. Flood water should be collected in the dam, but can also drain completely via the shaft overflow in the southwest of the lake. Pre-barricades at Hirschbach and Kleiner Regen keep driftwood and leaves back from the reservoir. The Kleiner Regen valley is very high. With a storage target of 767 m above sea level, almost the entire supply area can be reached with a natural gradient.
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The primary attraction is the Frauenau Drinking Water Reservoir itself, a significant reservoir in the Bavarian Forest. Visitors also enjoy the impressive Dam crest of the Frauenau Reservoir for its expansive views, and the Wayside Cross and Picnic Area which offers a scenic resting spot.
Yes, the area is very family-friendly. Many trails, including the scenic circular path around the reservoir, are suitable for families. The Frauenau Drinking Water Reservoir and its dam crest are noted as family-friendly highlights, offering easy walks and beautiful views.
You'll find a variety of hiking trails, including a well-maintained circular path around the reservoir, approximately 5.5 to 7 kilometers long. There are also starting points for longer hikes into the Bavarian Forest National Park, leading towards peaks like Kleiner Rachel, Großer Rachel, Kleiner Falkenstein, and Großer Falkenstein. For more options, explore the Mountain Hikes around Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau guide.
Yes, parts of the area are accessible. The Asphalted path around the dam is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for a wider range of visitors. Many trails are also considered easy or moderate, suitable for less experienced hikers.
The area is beautiful year-round. Spring and summer offer lush greenery and pleasant temperatures for hiking. Autumn provides stunning fall foliage, while winter can transform the landscape into a serene snowy wonderland, suitable for winter hikes.
The Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau is primarily a drinking water reservoir for Lower Bavaria. Due to its function as a crucial drinking water supply, direct recreational activities like wild swimming are generally restricted to maintain water quality.
Yes, there are several spots designed for visitors. The Wayside Cross and Picnic Area with Views of the Frauenau Drinking Water Reservoir is an ideal place to rest and enjoy the scenery. The dam crest also offers expansive views across the entire reservoir.
The reservoir is situated within the Bavarian Forest, an area known for its untouched forest landscape. While specific wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, the natural environment supports various forest animals and birds. The unpopulated areas between Falkenstein and Rachel, where the reservoir's tributaries originate, are particularly rich in nature.
The Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau serves multiple critical functions. It is a significant reservoir constructed to ensure the drinking water supply for large parts of Lower Bavaria. Additionally, it plays a vital role in flood protection, low water augmentation, and energy generation.
Yes, the area offers opportunities for various outdoor sports. You can find several routes for running, such as the 'Frauenau drinking water dam – Frauenau Reservoir loop'. For gravel biking, there are routes like the 'Frauenau Drinking Water Reservoir – Racheldienst Hut loop'. More details are available in the Running Trails around Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau and Gravel biking around Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau guides.
The Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau is easily accessible via well-maintained and marked hiking trails from Frauenau and nearby parking areas. Specific parking locations are usually signposted in the vicinity of the reservoir's main access points.
The Dam crest of the Frauenau Reservoir is an impressive man-made structure that offers expansive views across the entire reservoir. It also serves as a popular starting point for numerous hikes into the Bavarian Forest National Park, making it a central hub for exploration.


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