c

Ostpark Frankfurt am Main

Hessen  >  Germany

Frankfurt's Ostpark covers an area of 32 hectares between the districts of Ostend and Riederwald.

Added* by HGON
Most recent update 2 August 2024

Description

In the middle of the park is the approximately 4 hectare large and only 1.5 m deep lake called "Ostparkweiher", which was created in a part of the dried up oxbow lake of the Main. Crucian carp were released, a species of fish from the carp family that is threatened with extinction in Hesse. The lake has to be desludged from time to time because it does not (yet) have a natural inflow. The danger of eutrophication (“overturning”) of this nutrient-rich water body is increased, especially in summer. One reason why we shouldn't feed water birds. A surprising number of birds can be seen in the park.

Details

Access

Connection: subway line U7 to the subway station "Eissporthalle / Festplatz".

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Forest , Lake

Conditions

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Give feedback
Rate this area