Beschreibung
In the nature reserve Isarauen, the 1100x290m measuring reservoir Ickinger Stausee lies embedded between the 30m wide Isar water channel and the river Isar. At the reservoir there are breeding Haubentaucher and Graugans. Mandarinente and Teichrohrsänger also appear. Grauspecht and Kleinspecht live in the riparian forests. Further breeding birds in the area are Gänsesäger, Wasseramsel and Gebirgsstelze.
From the path on the north side of the reservoir there are occasionally narrow paths through the forest that lead to the gravel banks of the river Isar. Flußregenpfeifer is breeding there (but pay attention to the entry ban during breeding season!). Regular winter guests in the area are Graureiher, Reiherente, Schellente, Eisvogel and Bergpieper. Along the way north of the water channel you sometimes find feeding stations where you can observe birds from a small distance. The Isar valley also is habitat of Uhu.
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Zugang
The Ickinger Stausee is located north of Wolfratshausen, near Icking. From Munich you can get there by train (S-Bahn, station Icking). When you arrive by car there are several parking options: Icking (Isarweg) or Aumühle. Click on a P in the map for directions. You can explore the area best on foot. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 5,1 km.


