--- title: Fischwanderhilfe Ottensheim-Wilhering url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430020953/fischwanderhilfe-ottensheim-wilhering.html" description: "Europe's longest fish migration aid" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Fischwanderhilfe Ottensheim-Wilhering Fischwanderhilfe Ottensheim-Wilhering ======================================= Wilhering, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/219044/B9FBD0406A0500028970F95D9400A2F46B8D2E252DB5B18D2773B94564DADB3D/fischwanderhilfe-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/219045/6E5835B00CD5F5F6D1A839A6C94805C35F864714A5D53BC34ADA107AFCD2E8A6/fischwanderhilfe.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/219046/83C98B52879ABAA948D79EBAFE97DE65BACF98F3403CCB6B962BFEC0FB89F012/fwh-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Fish migration aid Ottensheim-Wilhering in Wilhering: A calm river landscape with reflections in the water. Fallen tree trunks and branches cross the river, surrounded by riverside vegetation and a cloudy sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219044/B9FBD0406A0500028970F95D9400A2F46B8D2E252DB5B18D2773B94564DADB3D/fischwanderhilfe-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219044/B9FBD0406A0500028970F95D9400A2F46B8D2E252DB5B18D2773B94564DADB3D/fischwanderhilfe-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim-Wilhering fish migration aid in Wilhering: A tranquil river landscape, lined with leafless trees whose reflections are mirrored in the clear, still water. The sky is bright and cloudless, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The picture conveys a mood of calm and serenity.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219045/6E5835B00CD5F5F6D1A839A6C94805C35F864714A5D53BC34ADA107AFCD2E8A6/fischwanderhilfe.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219045/6E5835B00CD5F5F6D1A839A6C94805C35F864714A5D53BC34ADA107AFCD2E8A6/fischwanderhilfe.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim-Wilhering fish migration aid in Wilhering: A quiet, secluded landscape with a gently curving river surrounded by trees and bushes. The river reflects the blue sky and the vegetation. A fallen tree trunk lies on the bank in the foreground.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219046/83C98B52879ABAA948D79EBAFE97DE65BACF98F3403CCB6B962BFEC0FB89F012/fwh-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219046/83C98B52879ABAA948D79EBAFE97DE65BACF98F3403CCB6B962BFEC0FB89F012/fwh-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim-Wilhering fish migration aid in Wilhering: A calm river meanders through an idyllic landscape full of trees and vegetation. Green meadows and fields stretch out on both sides of the river, spanned by a clear sky. The surroundings convey a peaceful and unspoilt impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219047/0B0E4AC81FA4AA3651B0B864A0E2BBB949E2C031C8EBF9987B6802B0BC04C0CA/fwh-kw-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219047/0B0E4AC81FA4AA3651B0B864A0E2BBB949E2C031C8EBF9987B6802B0BC04C0CA/fwh-kw-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim-Wilhering fish migration aid in Wilhering: A metal structure towers over a river surrounded by embankments and vegetation. There are ladders and platforms on the structure, which are possibly used for water sports activities or similar.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219048/72F2CD1A4D0909E05A23C006B0E65C0A755C3304540A41508B7D44ABB7626071/fwh-kraftwerk-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219048/72F2CD1A4D0909E05A23C006B0E65C0A755C3304540A41508B7D44ABB7626071/fwh-kraftwerk-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim-Wilhering fish migration aid in Wilhering: A peaceful and idyllic landscape with a small river meandering through an environment characterised by trees and meadows. The banks are partly rocky and overgrown, while a few logs float on the surface of the water. In the distance, dense trees can be seen, creating a picturesque scene.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219049/AB40DB97C409CCFACFE9DC19816D8CB795C275607F1CB029D4F56CDA8A352D7D/ottensheim-wilhering.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219049/AB40DB97C409CCFACFE9DC19816D8CB795C275607F1CB029D4F56CDA8A352D7D/ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) Open copyright © VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim-Wilhering fish migration aid in Wilhering: A large bridge spans a wide river that meanders through a hilly, wooded landscape. There are buildings and paths on both sides of the river, suggesting a rural setting. The bridge is constructed with several arches and appears solid and stable.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219050/2E833C26B7D52307849451B2D750A707B8C66D55E127D9E64E6E914010A060BB/kraftwerk-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg "© VERBUND / Johannes Wiedl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219050/2E833C26B7D52307849451B2D750A707B8C66D55E127D9E64E6E914010A060BB/kraftwerk-ottensheim-wilhering.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ottensheim-Wilhering 4073 Wilhering [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ottensheim-Wilhering%2C%204073%20Wilhering "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Ottensheim-Wilhering%2C%204073%20Wilhering "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.313769343461551&lon=14.158630371093748&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Europe's longest fish migration aid At the beginning of 2015, VERBUND began construction of Austria's longest fish migration aid to date at the Ottensheim-Wilhering power plant: a 14.2 kilometre-long bypass arm was built across the Innbach-Aschach channel with a seasonally adapted water allocation by the Danube and the natural discharge dynamics of the tributaries. This bypass channel best fulfils the high ecological and technical requirements for fish passability. In addition, the near-natural design of the structure with depressions (pools), fords and bays creates additional habitats for fish and other animals. The intake structure is located on the right bank of the Danube at the root of the Ottensheim-Wilhering power station at river kilometre 2158.4. In order to ensure that the water flow corresponds to the ecological conditions, it was equipped with a dotation structure with closable flaps. The bypass arm integrates sections of the Brandstätter Arm, the Aschach diversion channel and the Innbach. Together with the "Stauwurzel Kraftwerk Abwinden-Asten" side arm module, a unique habitat network of this size and quality is being created for the Danube in Austria. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Fischwanderhilfe Ottensheim-Wilhering** Ottensheim-Wilhering 4073 Wilhering Phone +43 50313 50613Show no. 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