Wolfzahnau, Protected nature area in Augsburg, Germany
Wolfzahnau is a protected natural area in Augsburg situated where the Lech and Wertach rivers meet, covering approximately 76 hectares. Natural trails run through the landscape, allowing visitors to walk among riverside wetlands with alders and other native vegetation.
The area was originally a natural floodplain supporting extensive alder forests and received formal protection status in 1998. This designation recognized the ecological importance of the river wetlands and secured their long-term preservation.
The name comes from the tooth-like shape of the land between the two rivers, officially given in 1879 when the Augsburg magistrate named it after a local inn. Visitors can still sense this historical naming when walking through the area and noticing how the landscape narrows between the waterways.
The trails are easy to navigate on foot with options for different ability levels. The protected area is accessible from central Augsburg, and sturdy footwear is recommended, especially during damp weather when paths can be muddy.
A historic hydroelectric power plant from 1902 stands in the southern section, where it channels all the Lech region's canals into one broad outlet. This engineering installation reveals how the river's power was harnessed over a century ago and remains a notable feature of the landscape.
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