Beschreibung
The Knielinger See is one of many former gravel pits along the river Rhine and the largest waterbody in or around the city of Karlsruhe. It is easily accessible with good paths and numerous viewpoints. In winter, the lake hosts a large number of wintering ducks, grebes, herons, swans and geese. These include Schnatterente , Reiherente , Tafelente , Pfeifente , Schellente , Löffelente , Krickente , Zwergtaucher and Haubentaucher. There are always a good variety of species present and rarer species such as Spießente, Kolbenente, Bergente, Knäkente, Samtente, Sterntaucher, Zwergscharbe, Mittelsäger, Schwarzhalstaucher, Rothalstaucher , Ohrentaucher, Eisente, Ringschnabelente and Eiderente have all been seen here before.
In spring and summer the lake itself is quieter, although there are still many interesting birds around: Flußseeschwalbe can be seen fishing and rarer terns such as Trauerseeschwalbe are possible. Schwarzmilan are frequently seen in spring and summer. The woodlands and meadows surrounding the lake are home to a good number of species, such as Schwarzspecht , Grünspecht and Grauschnäpper. Warbler species such as Gartengrasmücke or Mönchsgrasmücke can be heard in spring, along with Nachtigall.
Details
Zugang
The area is best explored by bike or on a 6 km circular walk. There are three car parks, each within short walking distance of good viewpoints. The tram stop "Maxau" is ideally located for those using public transport (S5 / S51 trams from Karlsruhe Hbf).
Terrain und Habitat
Wald , SeeBedingungen
Flach , Hochwasser möglichRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
Ganzjährig , Winter , FrühjahrBeste Beobachtungszeit
WinterRoute
Normaler Weg , Schmaler PfadSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , FahrradBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinLinks
- eBird - Latest sightings and records
- Conservation and History of the Knielinger See (in German)
- Video showing clips of species that live and breed here

