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Schweinsberger Moor

Hessen  >  Germany

The Schweinsberger Moor is a fen located south of the village Schweinsberg. The main part is covered with reed but there is also a small clear area of water.

Added* by Paul Poletajew
Most recent update 30 května 2021

Description

The large reed areas of Schweinsberger Moor are breeding sites for rare warblers and tits. The small pond is a fairly visited resting place for geese, teal, grebes but also raptors like harriers. Especially during migration there is always a chance to spot a rarity and during spring and summer it invites for a nice walk around the vivid reed fen and through the little forest.

Details

Access

There is a carpark directly next to the fen near an information sign. You can visit Schweinsberg also by bus from Marburg, Stadtallendorf and Homber (Ohm) (bus lines 80, 85, ...). Also there a many small roads through the fields for going by bike.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , Plain , Lake , Reedbeds , Agriculture , City/village , Forest

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

If you want to walk a loop around the fen (4 km, see the map below) you have to go along the L3073 for a while. Be careful! It is recommended only for saturday or sunday mornings.

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