Bruggerloch, Höchst

Austria Lake 1 - Excellent

Bruggerloch in Höchst is an artificially created lake in Vorarlberg's Rhine valley, formed as a result of gravel excavation during Rhine regulation works. The lake has a total area of 3 hectares and is located in the area of the Rhine's original course. Chemical-physical investigations indicate moderate nutrient loading in the lake, with slightly elevated phosphorus values and dissolved organic carbon levels.

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Water

Artificial lake formed from gravel excavation during Rhine regulation. Total area: 3 hectares. Average depth: 3 meters. Maximum depth: 7 meters. Available bathing shoreline length: 400 meters.

Location

Höchst, Vorarlberg, Austria. The bathing area is located in the Rhine valley region.

Facilities

Showers and toilets available. Waste disposal facilities provided. Dogs and other pets are not permitted at the bathing water.

Season

Monitoring season: June to September.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. Monitoring results show slightly elevated phosphorus and dissolved organic carbon levels. No cyanobacteria or macroalgae blooms detected during monitoring period. Microbiological quality assessed as excellent over the past 5 years.