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Description
The Maschsee is a big lake south of the city centre of Hannover. With an area of 78 hectares, it is the largest body of water within Hannover and a popular recreation area. During migration many waterfowl species are possible on the lake.
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Access
The Maschsee is located south of the city centre of Hannover. You can park directly on the east bank of the lake. Press P on the map for directions. Acces with public transport via subway station Aegidientorplatz (1), there are also busstops along the eastern side of the lake within walking distance. A 6 km trail runs around the lake. Pedal boats can be rented. In the summer months there are excursion boats on the lake.
Terrain and Habitat
LakeConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
For birding the area west of the lake and the river Leine is interesting as it is kind of natural floodplain forest. In the southeast there is the pond Vierthaler Teich (2), which is a good spot for exotic waterfowl like Wood Duck and Mandarin Duck as well as (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη. During migration it is worth to check the southern shore for Ποταμοσφυριχτής and (Ευρωπαϊκός) Στρειδοφάγος but one should keep in mind that the area belongs to a private swimming club.