Best lakes around Reichenau im Mühlkreis offer diverse opportunities for water recreation and relaxation within the Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria. While large natural lakes are not directly within the municipality, the area features several smaller ponds and bathing spots. These water bodies are integrated into the landscape, providing settings for activities like swimming, walking, and enjoying nature. The region is characterized by its rolling hills and forests, with these water features adding to its recreational appeal.
Last updated: October 26, 2026
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There is now also a nice coffee house in the water park, here is the information about opening times etc.: http://www.landundliebe.at/STARTSEITE/
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We passed by here on our tour (again :-) !!!): 2023.08.14. Vyšší Brod round S8 -- Bad Leonfelden - Vyšší Brod (Hohenfurth) - Dürnau https://www.komoot.de/tour/1260849475
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Fits nicely into the landscape and the place. I really liked it on my tours: 2023.04.30. GUSENTAL HIGH ROUND Gålli - Schenkenfelden - Altenberg https://www.komoot.de/highlight/2012205 2023.05.20. GUSEN ROUND - small Gusental to GUSEN ORIGIN - large Gusental https://www.komoot.de/tour/1127792659
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A beautifully landscaped park where young and old meet. A suitable place for many a photo shoot. The "Planettenweg Hellmonsödt" also leads through here. A coffee house is now nearing completion in March 2023. In the photo from September 2023 it has already been in operation since summer. http://www.landundliebe.at/ Opposite the coffee house entrance there is a clean public toilet in the Hellmonsödt district senior citizens' home. You can refill your DRINKING WATER here!!!
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Walking paths, ponds, trees, bushes, play areas, seating, coffee house, ...
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In forest pools, the evaporation rate is lower than in meadow pools due to the shady canopy of trees. The water temperature is also lower and therefore higher oxygen saturation is possible. Overall, the water temperature here fluctuates less than in other pond waters.
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Immediately after the snack station in Rading on the way to Schwedenschanze and the Czech border. Turn off forest and field paths to Reichenthal and Königschlag
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A beautiful, almost mystical place.
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While Reichenau im Mühlkreis itself features smaller ponds, the broader Mühlviertel region offers excellent swimming opportunities. The Ottenschlag Bathing Pond is a very nice local swimming pond. For a more extensive experience, the Freizeitland Feldkirchen an der Donau, a short drive away, boasts four adventure swimming lakes with an aquapark and water sports. The Ranna bathing lake in Neustift im Mühlkreis also provides a tranquil natural swimming option.
Yes, the Freizeitland Feldkirchen an der Donau, located a short distance from Reichenau im Mühlkreis, is a major recreational area. It features Austria's largest aquapark, water ski and wakeboard lifts, a diving center, sandy beaches, and a motor skills park, making it ideal for active water recreation.
Within Reichenau im Mühlkreis and its immediate vicinity, you'll find several smaller ponds and bathing spots. These include the popular Ottenschlag Bathing Pond, the Rading Fish Ponds, a tranquil Forest Pond, and the Wirtsteich. These offer diverse natural settings for relaxation and outdoor activities.
The Wasserwald Recreation Park is a beautifully landscaped area with walking paths, ponds, play areas, and a coffee house. It's suitable for all ages, offering a pleasant environment for strolls, family outings, and enjoying nature.
Yes, the Rading Fish Ponds are a notable spot near Reichenau im Mühlkreis. They are located close to a snack station on the way to Schwedenschanze and the Czech border, offering a scenic stop for visitors.
Yes, many of the local ponds, such as the Ottenschlag Bathing Pond and the Wasserwald Recreation Park, serve as starting points or are integrated into hiking routes. You can find various trails that explore the surrounding forests and hills, often incorporating these water features. For more detailed hiking options, explore Mountain Hikes around Reichenau im Mühlkreis.
The area around Reichenau im Mühlkreis and its lakes is well-suited for cycling. The Ottenschlag Bathing Pond, for instance, is a suitable start for many MTB tours. You can find diverse routes for touring bicycles and road bikes that pass by scenic water bodies and through the Mühlviertel landscape. Check out guides like Cycling around Reichenau im Mühlkreis and Road Cycling Routes around Reichenau im Mühlkreis for specific tours.
Absolutely. Many of the local water bodies are family-friendly. The Wasserwald Recreation Park, with its play areas and walking paths, is particularly popular with families. The Ottenschlag Bathing Pond and Rading Fish Ponds also offer pleasant settings for family outings. Further afield, Freizeitland Feldkirchen an der Donau is designed with extensive family activities.
The best time to visit for swimming and water activities is generally during the summer months (June to August) when water temperatures are warmest, reaching around 26°C in places like Feldkirchen. For hiking and enjoying the natural scenery around the ponds, spring and autumn also offer pleasant conditions with milder temperatures and beautiful foliage.
Yes, the Wasserwald Recreation Park has a coffee house on-site. Additionally, the Rading Fish Ponds are located immediately after a snack station, and the Wirtsteich is very close to Wirtshaus Pammer, offering convenient options for refreshments.
Visitors appreciate the diverse opportunities for relaxation and outdoor activities. The Ottenschlag Bathing Pond is loved for fitting nicely into the landscape and being a great starting point for MTB tours. The Wasserwald Recreation Park is praised as a beautifully landscaped park for all ages. The tranquil and almost mystical atmosphere of the Forest Pond is also highly valued.


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