Description
Bagsværd Lake is part of the Mølleå system, which extends from the source close to Roskilde Fjord to the outlet at Øresund. Bagsværd Sø is the second largest lake in the system, with an area of approx. 116 ha and the largest depth of 3.5 m. It has previously functioned as a mill pond. Today the lake is a popular excursion place where you can sail and fish. Since the 1930s, the lake has been used for rowing internationally. The nature in and around Bagsværd Lake is varied and interesting. Breeding birds, in recent years are potápka roháč, volavka popelavá (colony at Ellesumpen / Radiomarken), labuť velká, husa velká, jestřáb lesní (at Frederiksdal Skov), káně lesní, poštolka obecná (at Radiomarken), puštík obecný, kukačka obecná, strakapoud velký, drozd kvíčala (colony at Aldershvile Castle Park), and many other songbirds, tits, šoupálek krátkoprstý , krkavec velký and špaček obecný and woodpeckers. In the summer rybák obecný and sometimes rybák severní and rybák velkozobý are seen.
During spring and autumn a lot of migratory birds are seen over the lake. labuť zpěvná and berneška bělolící are seen regularly. Of birds of prey včelojed lesní, luňák červený, káně rousná, orel mořský, orlovec říční, sokol stěhovavý and moták pilich can be seen. In easterly winds, flocks of jeřáb popelavý pass the lake. In the winter, you often see hohol severní, potápka roháč and krkavec velký. Occasionally, flocks of čečetka zimní, brkoslav severní and dlask tlustozobý appear. There are good chances of seeing ledňáček říční. It can be observed in several places around the lake, but especially behind Aldershvile Nursery. Random guests such as datel černý and strakapoud malý have also been seen at Bagsværd Lake several times. A rarity as rákosník velký has also visited the lake, with up to two singing birds in the spring / summer respectively. years 2000 and 2011.
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Access
The nearest S-train station is Bagsværd Station. If you come by car, there are several parking options around the lake. It is possible to walk or bike all the way around the lake (7 km, see the route on the map below). Special nature areas include Aldershvile Castle Park, Radiomarken and Sophienholm.
