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Lebrader Teiche

Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

These old fish ponds dating from the 17th century are now a nature reserve. The pond area has many reed belts that attract birds.

Added* by Max Hoppe
Most recent update 11 January 2025
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Description

Lebrader Teiche is a nature reserve and part of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park and covers an area of about 144 hectares. In spring and summer mainly grebes and reed-breeding birds, in summer moulting ducks and in autumn, when the ponds are drained, also waders. Birds you can observe in the area include Thrush Nightingale, Red-necked Grebe, Water Rail, Common Tern, Savi's Warbler and Sedge Warbler.

Details

Access

The Lebrader Teiche are located about 7 kilometres north of the town of Plön, near the village of Lebrade. Best observation point from a small viewing platform on the south bank of the western pond on the northern edge of the village of Lebrade. The circular route indicated on the map is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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