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Leipziger Ostfriedhof

Sachsen  >  Germany

The second largest cemetary in Leipzig is a great spot for some urban birding.

Added* by just-birding
Most recent update 12 октября 2024

Description

Situated between several different "Kleingärten" (allotment gardens), this cemetary offers a nice and quiet birding opportunity. Here, you can find your usual park and garden birds such as the Большой пёстрый дятел , Зелёный дятел , Желтоголовый королёк , Зяблик , Перепелятник and many more.

Details

Access

Coming by car, you can park on Oststraße on the western side of the cemetary. (P on the map)

By bus, you can use the lines 72 and 73 via the stop "Ostfriedhof", or line 60 via "Lipsiusstraße".

By train/S-Bahn, you can use S1 line and get out at "Anger-Crottendorf", which is just to the north of the cemetary.

The cemetary itself must be entered by foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Please note the opening hours of the Ostfriedhof. As of October 2024, these are as follows: from April to October: 7:00 - 21:00, from November to March: 8:00 - 18:00. To be safe, it is advised to check the linked website below!

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