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Description
The Fiener Bruch is a vast 9,000-hectare lowland area and an important bird sanctuary. The landscape consists of wet meadows, moorlands, and grasslands. It is one of only three breeding areas of Great Bustard left in Germany. After the population in the Fiener Bruch collapsed to about 10 animals in the 1990s and the population was threatened with extinction, it has been recovering since the beginning of the 21st century due to comprehensive protective measures. In 2025 there are more than 100 individuals in the Fiener Bruch. In the middle of the Fiener Bruch is the Königsroder Hof with an observation tower and an information centre on the protection of Great Bustard.
The area also serves as a breeding ground and resting place for migratory birds, with thousands of European Golden Plover and Northern Lapwing passing through during migration. Other birds you can observe include Eurasian Skylark, Western Yellow Wagtail and Corn Bunting.
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The Fiener Bruch is located 100 km west of Berlin, just north of the village of Tucheim. From the center of Tucheim you will find the way to Königsroder Hof signposted. Or press P on the map for directions to the Königsroder Hof.