The Furtnerteich is not only a bathing and fishing paradise with beautifully manicured lawns and boat rentals, but also a breeding ground and stopover point on the journey from north to south and vice versa for birds. Migratory birds orient themselves according to the stars, the sun, the earth's magnetic field and special landscape features. The pond also has a bathing jetty and a circular path around the bird sanctuary.
Even among fishermen, the Furtner pond in Mariahof has long ceased to be an insider tip. Countless bird species love this paradisiacal spot just as much as fish, dragonflies and, of course, the bathers who enjoy the true luxury of life here free of charge. During a natural history discovery tour or a leisurely walk along the circular hiking trail, you won't be able to stop gushing. Water lilies, mallards, coots, great crested grebes, pond hens share the 12.5 ha pond with numerous fish and toads.
The natural and species-rich shore zone is an internationally important resting place for numerous migratory birds. This is also the reason why the Styrian National Bird Sanctuary is located here.
Contact Styrian Provincial Bird Sanctuary Research Center Father Blasius Hemp:
Mag. Peter Hochleitner Consultant for European Protected Areas E-mail: bbl-ow@stmk.gv.at E-mail: peter.hochleitner@stmk.gv.atWebsite: www.natur-land.at
The Furtner pond is freely accessible all year round, every day.
The bathing and the circular trail are free to use!
Prices for fishermen:
Day ticket: 40,00€Catch/catch limit: 2 fishes
Card issuance and more information about fishing:
Gasthof zur Linde8812 Mariahof, Vockenberg 237Tel. +43(0)3584 2601