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Description
The Federseemoor, with its unique mosaic of reed beds, sedge meadows, moor forests and open water areas, is a paradise for birds. With a size of 33 km2, the area is one of the largest groundwater-fed, contiguous moor areas in southwest Germany. To date, more than 280 bird species have been identified. Around 100 breed in the area.
Regular breeding birds include Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Bearded Tit, and Water Rail. The White Stork breeds in the surrounding communities. Red Kite, Black Kite, Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Hobby also breed. In autumn and spring many migratory birds rest in the moor. In autumn and winter thousands of water birds rest on the Federsee. With luck you can also see the Great Bittern.
Details
Access
The Federsee is located directly north of the town of Bad Buchau. The only access to the lake is from Bad Buchau. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking lot near the visitor center. There is a small entrance fee to the reserve (€ 2,50). A wooden footbridge (approx. 1.5 km) leads through the reed belt to the open water and observation platforms.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Moors/heathlandConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
On the NABU-Federsee homepage (see the links below) you can find lots of extra info on the natural wealth in the Federsee area.