Descripción
The Knielinger See is one of many former gravel pits along the river Rhine and the largest waterbody in or around the city of Karlsruhe. It is easily accessible with good paths and numerous viewpoints. In winter, the lake hosts a large number of wintering ducks, grebes, herons, swans and geese. These include Ánade friso , Porrón Moñudo , Porrón Europeo , Silbón Europeo , Porrón Osculado , Cuchara Común , Cerceta Común , Zampullín Común and Somormujo Lavanco. There are always a good variety of species present and rarer species such as Ánade rabudo norteño, Pato Colorado, Porrón Bastardo, Cerceta Carretona, Negrón especulado, Colimbo Chico, Cormorán Pigmeo, Serreta Mediana, Zampullín Cuellinegro, Somormujo Cuellirrojo , Zampullín Cuellirrojo, Pato Havelda, Porrón Acollarado and Éider común have all been seen here before.
In spring and summer the lake itself is quieter, although there are still many interesting birds around: Charrán Común can be seen fishing and rarer terns such as Fumarel Común are possible. Milano Negro are frequently seen in spring and summer. The woodlands and meadows surrounding the lake are home to a good number of species, such as Picamaderos Negro , Pito Real and Papamoscas Gris. Warbler species such as Curruca Mosquitera or Curruca Capirotada can be heard in spring, along with Ruiseñor Común.
Detalles
Accesso
The area is best explored by bike or on a 6 km circular walk. There are three car parks, each within short walking distance of good viewpoints. The tram stop "Maxau" is ideally located for those using public transport (S5 / S51 trams from Karlsruhe Hbf).
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , LagoCondiciones
Plano , Nivel del agua alto probableCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el año , Invierno , PrimaveraMejor momento para visitar
InviernoRuta
Camino ancho , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoEnlaces
- eBird - Latest sightings and records
- Conservation and History of the Knielinger See (in German)
- Video showing clips of species that live and breed here

