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Rules and Regulations for specific Outdoor Activities

Entering off the beaten path

Entering off the beaten path is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Dogs without leash

Dogs without leash is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Cycling

Cycling is allowed in/on Designated paths/places .

Cycling is not permitted in the national park between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise (Management plan 2019 - 2028, p.61).

Cycling is forbidden in/on Designated paths/places during Nighttime . Cycling is not permitted in the national park between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise (Management plan 2019 - 2028, p.61)..

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing is permitted in the national park between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset. The creation of cross-country ski trails is not permitted (see Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p. 63)

Cross-country skiing is forbidden in/on Designated paths/places during Nighttime . Cross-country skiing is permitted in the national park between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset. The creation of cross-country ski trails is not permitted (see Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p. 63).

Horse riding

Horse riding is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Motor vehicle

Motor vehicle is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Watercrafts (without motor)

Designated side arms may be navigated with non-motorized boats, but the banks may not be entered. Landing and entering the banks is permitted on certain sections of the Danube bank, see Waterway Traffic Regulations. In addition, the national park administration can temporarily close side arms in the event of nature conservation measures and/or flood or low water events (Management Plan 2019- 2028, p. 63).

Watercrafts (without motor) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Designated side arms may be navigated with non-motorized boats, but the banks may not be entered. Landing and entering the banks is permitted on certain sections of the Danube bank, see Waterway Traffic Regulations. In addition, the national park administration can temporarily close side arms in the event of nature conservation measures and/or flood or low water events (Management Plan 2019- 2028, p. 63)..

Watercrafts motorized

Motorized boats are generally not permitted on the side arms. On those banks of the Danube where visitors are permitted to enter from the water and via land (see Waterway Traffic Regulations), landing for motorized boats is also permitted (Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p.62-63).

Watercrafts motorized is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Motorized boats are generally not permitted on the side arms. On those banks of the Danube where visitors are permitted to enter from the water and via land (see Waterway Traffic Regulations), landing for motorized boats is also permitted (Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p.62-63)..

Water sports with swimming aids

Water sports with swimming aids is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Diving

Diving is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Climbing

Climbing is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Camping

Camping is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Air sport (starting and landing)

Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Drones/model planes

Prohibition applies below a flight altitude of 500 m above ground (Lower Austrian National Park Act, §5).

Drones/model planes is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Prohibition applies below a flight altitude of 500 m above ground (Lower Austrian National Park Act, §5)..

Disposing of waste

Disposing of waste is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Fire

Fire is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Cutting or injuring trees

Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Collecting plants

The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64).

Collecting plants is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64)..

Mushroom collecting

Mushroom collecting is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64)..

Collecting minerals/fossils

Collecting minerals/fossils is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64)..

Feeding animals

Feeding animals is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Fishing

Exemption from the prohibition by acquiring a fishing license from the authorities responsible for fishing in waters designated for fishing, see explanations in the Management Plan 2019 -2028 p. 64 fl.

Fishing is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Exemption from the prohibition by acquiring a fishing license from the authorities responsible for fishing in waters designated for fishing, see explanations in the Management Plan 2019 -2028 p. 64 fl..

Swimming

On those bank areas of the Danube and at the natural bathing areas shown on the maps, where visitors are permitted to enter from the water and via the land (see Waterways Traffic Regulations), bathing is also permitted as a common use of a public body of water in accordance with $ 8 (Water Rights Act) in accordance with the natural conditions available to everyone at their own risk (Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p.62).

Swimming is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . On those bank areas of the Danube and at the natural bathing areas shown on the maps, where visitors are permitted to enter from the water and via the land (see Waterways Traffic Regulations), bathing is also permitted as a common use of a public body of water in accordance with $ 8 (Water Rights Act) in accordance with the natural conditions available to everyone at their own risk (Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p.62)..

Photographing/filming

Prohibition of commercial use and/or the construction of shelters, hiding places for camouflage, etc.

Photographing/filming is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Prohibition of commercial use and/or the construction of shelters, hiding places for camouflage, etc..

Noise (tape recorders, players)

Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Naturzone Nationalpark Donau-Auen NÖ, National Park

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