Rückhaltebecken

From flood protection to local recreation area
In the Heiligenstatt/Aug area, a retention and infiltration basin with a capacity of around three million cubic metres was built to improve flood protection. The facility next to the B 147 between Teichstätt and Aug is characterised by its near-natural structure. It is particularly suitable for short walks and for observing the wide variety of birdlife. A nature trail leads through the recreation area and helps to identify interesting plant species.
In winter, the frozen water surface is populated by curlers, ice skaters and walkers.