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16 Danube reach between Gönyű and Szob

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Description

An 83-km long reach of the River Danube forming the border with Slovakia, and characterized by a large industrial agglomeration comprising several important towns. The river section itself is braided into a relatively small number of branches, and includes shallows, holms and masonry dams. Native Salix and Populus riverine forests occur on the holms. Human activities include shipping and dredging.

Location and size

Administrative region(s):Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom
Central coordinates: E18.32, N47.46
Altitude: 109-115m
Area: 4840ha

Habitats and percentage

05. Wetlands (inland) (100%)

IBA qualifying birds

Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) - winter
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) - winter
Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) - winter

Common Birds

Special Birds


Sightseeing


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