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Weidmoos

Salzburg  >  Austria

The Weidmoos was declared an EU bird sanctuary in 2001. The nature reserve consists of an abandoned peat extraction area of about 135 hectares.

Added* by Maximilian Hanusch
Most recent update 18 juni 2023

Description

The Weidmoos was originally an extensive raised bog. For many decades, peat was extracted here on an industrial level. After abandonment, the Weidmoos developed into a bird habitat of European significance. Over 150 species of bird have been identified so far. The Blåhals is often to be seen at the Weidmoos, whilst Rørhøg preys over the extensive reeded areas, and rare waders and waterfowl such as Dobbeltbekkasin and Plettet Rørvagtel are breeding here. Tinksmed, Brushane, Purpurhejre and other migrating birds use the Weidmoos as an important stopover site.

Details

Access

The area is easily accessible by car. Free parking at the entrance to the nature reserve. The area is also reachable by train via the Salzburger Lokalbahn. From the train station Lamprechtshausen, it takes an additional 20 minutes by bike or about 1 hour by foot. From the parking the circular walk is about 1,8 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Moors/heathland , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The nature reserve is accessible by wheelchair and offers a wheelchair friendly observation platform. The observation tower and the hide are not accessible by wheelchair. There´s a built-in spotting scope at the observation tower for free use.

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