Wollmatinger Ried

District of Constance, Baden-Württemberg > Germany

Known for its reed beds, patchwork meadows and riparian forests, the Wollmatinger Ried is the most renowned birding area in the region of Lake Constance.

Added* by Benjamin K.
Most recent update 16 October 2020

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Description

The Wollmatinger Ried has reed beds, meadows and forests close to the shore. The 767 hectare nature reserve is a preferred resting and over-wintering spot for a quarter of all Lake Constance (Bodensee) waterfowl, besides also being an important breeding area.

Details

Access

There are several interesting possibilities to watch birds here:

1) a guided tour into otherwise restricted areas, starting at "Vogelhäusle" (see map), offered by NABU (www.nabu-bodenseezentrum.de).

2) a walk along the "Reichenauer Damm", with an observation tower in the ruins of Schopflen castle ("Ruine Schopflen", see map).

3) a walk along the "Gottlieber Weg" (see map), a 1.3 km long path that is accessible without guided tours.

4) an observation platform located just inside the campsite of Hegne (see map)

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , Plain , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter , Summer , Autumn , Spring

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Red-crested Pochard
(Netta rufina)

2. Eurasian Curlew
(Numenius arquata)

3. Penduline Tit
(Remiz pendulinus)

4. Bearded Tit
(Panurus biarmicus)

5. Little Bittern
(Ixobrychus minutus)

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