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Description
Local and migratory birds benefit from the tall beech, chestnut and other trees - with magnificent specimens over 100 years old. (Κοινή) Σταχτάρα , Βραχοκιρκίνεζο , Χουχουριστής , and many other species raise their young. Also Στραβολαίμης, (Κοινός) Νυχτοκόρακας , Ανθρωποπούλλι, and Αετομάχος have been observed. Here they find a variety of otherwise rare insects, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals , together with plenty of beechnuts, wild berries and seeds. For more species see the list below.
Details
Access
There is a public car park at Küsnacht railway station (8-minute walk to the park). However, travelling by train (arrival every 15 minutes) or the popular Zürichsee-Dampfschiff (boat) is highly recommended (10-minute walk to the park).
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , ParkConditions
HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The estate, with its historic manor house, built in 1623, and farm building, is located on the former site of a large medieval vineyard (first mention 1246) that was preserved until the 20th century. The last vines were removed in 2018. The stream after which it is named is a lifeline for flora and fauna: it connects the area with the forest near Itschnach and with Lake Zurich. The unique biodiversity of the historic site is currently under threat from a major construction project.