Description
Alter Neckar is a nature reserve near the town of Esslingen. The area is an old river arm of the Neckar with adjacent meadows and fields. In the narrow belt of hardwood and softwood floodplains, there are still some relics of the original alluvial forest. The abundance of fish in the old river arm is attractive for volavka popelavá and ledňáček říční. The trees in the shady shore areas have strakapoud velký, brhlík lesní and šoupálek krátkoprstý. In winter you can see morčák velký on the river.
Details
Access
Alter Neckar is located between the city of Esslingen and the village of Altbach. You can get there easy by train (S-Bahn Zell station is close) or you can park on Am Alten Neckar street. Click on a P in the map for directions. You can explore the area on foot. Cycling is not allowed on the route.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , River , Agriculture , Grassland , WetlandConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
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