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Lachner Aahorn

Zurich  >  Switzerland

Nature reserve and renaturalized floodplain area with a bird observation tower and a boardwalk through the reedbeds.

Added* by Henrik Gudat
Most recent update 29 listopadu 2025

Description

The Lachner Aahorn nature reserve is a renaturalized floodplain area on the banks of lake Obsersee. The elevated boardwalk footbridge over Brachsmenbucht goes through reed habitats. The boardwalk is equipped with information boards. From the observation tower you can oversee areas that cannot be entered. For birding the most interesting spot is the gravel bank at the end of the passage through the nature reserve. The passage is closed down completely during breeding season and the birds should not be disturbed. Outside of the breeding season, a passage leads right to the lake where you can hop onto a gravel bank and observe some parts of the protected lakeshore. The area is home to a variety of bird species, especially waterfowl and reed birds such as morčák velký , polák kaholka or (with some luck) ledňáček říční .

Details

Access

Lachner Aahorn is located in the canton of Schwyz, on the banks of lake Obsersee near the town of Lachen. You can park at the elementary school or near the water treatment plant. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. From the parking you can explore the area on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , River

Conditions

Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

It is crucial to remember that the local power plant can dump enourmous amounts of water through the river Aa and the gravel bank can be partially flooded in literally no time. It is therefore forbidden to enter the riverbed. On the gravel bank, be prepared to pick up your equipment quickly and wear waterproof shoes as the water level can increase slightly for hours..

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