Beschreibung
Lake Barmener (Barmener See) was created as a result of large-scale gravel extraction in the valley of the river Rur. The gravel pit was then redesigned. The western shore is used for recreation, here is a sandy beach and boating recreation. The eastern bank is designated for nature. With a small island and resting areas for birds. The lake is a designated SAC (Special Area of Conservation / FFH-Gebiet). With its large water surface and its bird island, the Barmener See attracts mainly water birds. Especially in the winter months, all kinds of ducks visit the area. Then there are groups of Tafelente, Reiherente, Schnatterente and Krickente. Rarities such as Gänsesäger and Zwergsäger are also sometimes present. Haubentaucher, Bläßhuhn and Höckerschwan are present throughout the year. Kormoran often hunt in groups. A dozen Graureiher breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by Silberreiher. Various Beavers also live around the Barmener See. The lake also has a bird hide on the eastern shore.
Details
Zugang
The Barmener See is located near Jülich-Barmen. You can park at the sports fields on the road to the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions. You can walk around the Barmener See (3.5 km). This path runs along the bird hide.
Terrain und Habitat
See , FeuchtgebietBedingungen
SumpfigRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
WinterRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
Rare vagrants (one-time sightings until 2026): Seeadler, Kuhreiher, Zwergmöwe, Rohrdommel, Austernfischer, Seidenreiher, Kurzschnabelgans, Trauerente, Sterntaucher, Bergente, Trauerseeschwalbe, Streifengans, and Birkenzeisig.
Regular but scarce visitors (almost annual): Nachtreiher, Orpheusspötter, Spießente.
Frequent highlights (multiple sightings per year): Kolbenente, Seidensänger (present year-round), Wasserralle, Bekassine, Flußuferläufer, Waldwasserläufer, Fischadler, and Löffelente.
Notable breeding birds in the area: Baumfalke, Pirol, Kuckuck, Mittelspecht, Rotmilan, Schwarzmilan, Nachtigall, Kleinspecht, Kolkrabe, Sperber, and Habicht.


