Ex-international Hengl defeats 64 km in Lake Constance for a good cause!

Ex-international Hengl defeats 64 km in Lake Constance for a good cause!

Bregenz, Österreich - ex-waterball national player Bernhard Hengl accepted an impressive challenge on Friday, July 12, 2025. At 5:12 p.m. he started his non-stop swimming marathon over 64 kilometers from Bodman in Germany to Bregenz in Austria. The aim of his action is to draw attention to neurofibromatosis (NF) and collect donations. He hopes for every swimming kilometer for support and a target of 6,400 euros, which corresponds to 100 euros per kilometer. Around 4,000 people in Austria are affected by this disease, which is often not perceived sufficiently.

The route that Hengl wanted to master in a remarkable passage is one of the most demanding long -distance swimming performance in Europe. Lake Constance is known for its changing flow conditions and the unpredictable weather conditions. As phongnhaexplorer, water temperatures often only reach 20 to 22 degrees Celsius in summer, which is a challenge for the endurance and cold tolerance of the swimmer.

the adventure with challenges

hengl swam over many hours, while he fought with the nightly cold and the changing currents of Lake Constance. A challenge is also that shipping traffic carries high risks during swimming. In order to ensure security, an experienced team of accompanies is essential, which consists of navigators, doctors and trainers. This care not only helps the swimmers during effort, but also ensures their safety in the unpredictable waters.

Despite these challenges, Hengl reported that on Saturday evening he achieved the goal in Bregenz after an incredible performance. His swimming marathon was carried out within the "Alpine Seven Challenge", which aims to show both sporting skills and to point out social problems. As explained [Schwäbische] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/bodensee/spass-und-Sicherheit-beim-schwimmen-2231275), the waters of the Lake Constance also attract extreme swimmers that want to cross the region in a similar way, which in a similar way.

early swimming promotion in Lake Constance

Swimming in Lake Constance begins with the little ones. In Langenargen, regular swimming lessons are offered at the Franz-Anton Maulbertsch School for all grades. In cooperation with the DLRG, elementary school children receive beginner swimming courses to teach them swimming and convey joy in movement in the water. The children learn how to use water through playful exercises, which not only increases the safety in the water, but also reduces fears.

Bernhard Hengl is a symbol of extraordinary sporting achievements and the commitment to a good cause. His challenges in Lake Constance encourage others to also work for important topics and to cross their own limits.