Description
Viernheimer Heide is a heathland area with adjacent coniferous and mixed forests. It is particularly characterized by dry grassland and sandy areas in which many rare bird species can be observed, especially in spring and summer. Breeding birds include, for example, linduška lesní, lejsek černohlavý, skřivan lesní, rehek zahradní, Žluva hajní, ťuhýk obecný, kukačka obecná, krutihlav obecný, včelojed lesní, lelek lesní and dudek chocholatý. Various species such as bramborníček hnědý and bělořit šedý can be seen in the area during migration.
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Access
The Viernheimer Heide is located between the villages of Viernheim and Lampertheim. The best way to get around the area is on foot or by bike. Cars are best parked in Viernheim. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The indicated route on the map is about 6 km one way.
