Maltschacher See

Maltschacher See is a lake in Carinthia, Austria, 5 kilometers south-east of Feldkirchen in Kärnten. A swamp is located on the western side of the lake. The outflow from the lake feeds the Strußnigteich, a breeding ground where carps are grown, four kilometers southeast of the Maltschacher See.[1]

Maltschacher See
Maltschacher See
Coordinates46°42′12″N 14°08′33″E
Basin countriesAustria
Surface area12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi)[1]
Average depth6.7 m (22 ft)[1]
Surface elevation594 m (1,949 ft)[1]
SettlementsFeldkirchen in Kärnten

Flora and fauna

The lake originally had a dense belt of reeds and aquatic plants. In 1975 the grass carp was introduced in the lake which destroyed both plants and reed belts. Since 1991, the grass carp is no longer observed. Fifteen fish species are presently living in the lake. The main species found are perch, bream, bleak, carp, tench and perch.[1]

Tourism

At the shore of the Maltschacher See is a campsite, a bungalow park and restaurants. In the vicinity are another campground and several guesthouses.

  • Maltschacher See uit het oosten
  • Maltschacher See, Gasthof

References
  1. Kärntner Institut für Seenforschung


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