Gerlafinger Weiher

Solothurn > Switzerland

From factory pond to nature paradise. The 2 hectare pond has reed belts in the northern part and willow alder forest in the southern part.

Added* by Akuni
Most recent update 25 November 2022

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Description

The Gerlafinger Weiher was created in 1896 by artificial damming. It served as a reservoir for the utility water supply of Von Roll-Werke. The lake offers a diverse vegetation and around it developed a floodplain forest. Today it is an important wintering site for Mallard (up to several hundred), Common Teal and Gadwall.

Details

Access

There is a parking at the train station. Click on the P in the map to get directions. From the parking on foot you can reach the observation tower in a few minutes.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland

Conditions

Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Gadwall
(Mareca strepera)

2. Reed Warbler
(Acrocephalus scirpaceus)

3. Mallard
(Anas platyrhynchos)

4. Eurasian Moorhen
(Gallinula chloropus)

5. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
(Dryobates minor)

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