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Laubenheimer - Bodenheimer Ried

Mainz-Bingen  >  Germany

Nature reserve of 180 hectares in the floodplains of the river Rhine. The diverse mosaic of habitats attracts many birds.

Added* by Jakob
Most recent update 14 Haziran 2024

Description

The Laubenheimer-Bodenheimer Ried is located in the Bodenheimer Aue in the Upper Rhine lowlands near Mainz. A diverse mosaic of floodplain-specific habitats has developed in former clay pits, silted-up flood channels of the Rhine and on agricultural land. The ponds and meadows are surrounded by reeds. On the electricity pylons that run through the area, you can find the largest Leylek colony in Rheinland Pfalz. Among the birds you can observe in the area are Çamurcun, Macar ördeği, Tepeli patka, Guguk, Kızkuşu, Büyük ak balýkçýl, Kızıl Çaylak, Kara çaylak, Tarlakuşu, Sarı kirazkuşu, Bülbül and Taşkuşu.

Details

Access

The Laubenheimer-Bodenheimer Ried is located 7 km south of ​​the city of Mainz. No official parking spaces, limited parking available along the Kretzerweg in Mainz-Laubenheim. Click on the P in the map for directions. Arrival by public transport: Mainz-Laubenheim station (from there walk about 1 km towards Bodenheim). Bus 61, 63 (Riedweg stop).

The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 6,5 km. Note that after rainy weather many paths are covered in puddles and extremely muddy.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , Reedbeds , Forest , Agriculture

Conditions

Open landscape , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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