Description
The Garchinger Heide is primarily known for its botanical rarities, for example one of the last German occurrences of the Eastern pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens). Due to the strict protection and biotope maintenance, the area has also become a retreat for field and meadow birds that have become rare elsewhere. Breeding birds include koroptev polní, křepelka polní, bažant obecný, čejka chocholatá, konopka obecná and strnad luční, as well as the omnipresent skřivan polní and strnad obecný.
In spring and autumn, you can see bělořit šedý, bramborníček hnědý, bramborníček černohlavý and konipas luční resting on migration. moták pilich and ťuhýk šedý are present in winter. labuť velká, husa velká, Slípka zelenonohá and lyska černá breed on the quarry pond (Baggersee am Hart).
You can also take a little detour north to the small nearby nature reserve Echinger Lohe, where datel černý can be observed. The circular walking route indicated on the map also passes through Echinger Lohe.
Details
Access
The Garchinger Heide is located on the road between Eching and Dietersheim. There is a parking site at the entrance to the nature reserve. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking. You can also easily reach the area by bike from the Eching train station, where the S1 from Munich or Freising stops every 20 minutes. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , Pond , Lake , Agriculture , Plain , ForestConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Please note the local information boards about the protection of the endangered animal and plant species in the nature reserve. Stay on the marked paths, do not damage plants or disturb animals.
Links
- Flyer Garchinger Heide (deutsch)
- LBV Freising Garchinger Heide (deutsch)
- Tourismus Kreis Freising Garchinger Heide (deutsch)


