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Wagbachniederung

Baden-Württemberg  >  Germany

224 hectares of shallow water and reed and former sludge deposits. About 250 species have been seen during the years.

Added* by Bruno Schlindwein
Most recent update 19 January 2025

Description

The Wagbachniederung nature reserve includes the clarification ponds of the former Waghäusel sugar factory and the surrounding properties. It is one of the most important rest areas for waders in the inland of Germany. And one of the few breeding grounds of Purple Heron in Germany. Other birds you can see here include Western Marsh Harrier, Bluethroat, Common Kingfisher, Common Nightingale, Red-crested Pochard, Eurasian Spoonbill and Reed Warbler.

Details

Access

The Wagbachniederung nature reserve is located 20 km southwest of Heidelberg. Parking at the nearby parking lot of the chapel, footpath of about 1 km passing a farm to the ponds. Cick on the P in the map for directions. If you ask, you may be allowed at the "Windsor" cafe parking lot, then it is half way.

Terrain and Habitat

Reedbeds , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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