Fischaufstieg in Au an der Donau

In Au an der Donau (municipality of Naarn, Upper Austria), as part of the flood protection dam construction, Austria's largest fish pass is located, designed as a near-natural bypass arm. It serves for fish passability, complemented by a 13-meter-high observation tower and the walkable "Fisch Doni" as an attraction for cycling tourists. Here are the most important details about the fish pass in Au/Donau:Location & Function: The fish ladder/fish migration aid is located in Au/Donau in the Machland and connects the Danube as a bypass arm to enable fish migration.Observation Tower: A 13-meter-high tower offers views of the Danube, the Machland, the Mühlviertel, and the Lower Austrian Alps.Walkable Fish "Doni": A sculpture made of galvanized sheet metal in the shape of a fish with an open mouth is a highlight for visitors and cyclists on the Danube Cycle Path.Surroundings: The area is part of the Au educational trail in Naarn, which offers insights into the habitat of the Danube floodplains.The construction took place as part of flood protection measures.