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Cottbuser Ostsee

Brandenburg  >  Germany

Germany's biggest articial lake was declared fully flooded on 23 Dec 2024. The former open cast mine provides habitat for many bird species.

Ajouté* par Kristina Klug
Dernière actualisation 28 décembre 2024

Description

On the northwestern shore of Cottbuser Ostsee, near Viewpoint Lakoma (Aussichtspunkt Lakoma), you can observe different species of geese, ducks and grebes. Pygargue à queue blanche can be observed flying over and in December 2024 a Plongeon imbrin was observed foraging together with a flock of Plongeon arctique.

On the western side, near Observation Tower Merzdorf (Aussichtsturm Merzdorf), is where the future marina is planned. At the moment, however, one can observe Foulque macroule, Harle bièvre, Cygne tuberculé as well as Faucon crécerelle and Tarier pâtre plus different ducks and geese.

The area around the southern observation point (Aussichtspunkt Süd) is likely the most promising in the future because that part of the lake is bookmarked as a nature reserve and no swimming or boats will be allowed. During summer, Busard des roseaux and Balbuzard pêcheur can be seen. Pygargue à queue blanche are there all year round and in the surrounding woody areas there are Loriot d'Europe and Huppe fasciée.

Détails

Accès

Cottbuser Ostsee is located east of the city of Cottbus. Attention: at the time of writing, Lakoma and Merzdorf can be officially reached by car, Aussichtpunkt Süd not - according to signposts along the road, cars have no access. It is planned to create a cycle path around the whole lake (approximately 25 km long). Press a P on the map for directions.

By public transport, you take the Frankfurt-Cottbus train to Cottbus-Wilmersdorf and walk about 1 km to the lake (Lakoma). On weekends, there's bus #12 from Cottbus to Merzdorf (every 2hours, check VBB).

Aussichtspunkt Süd is best reached by bicycle.

For wheelchair users, Lakoma is probably the best option.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Agriculture , Lac , Plage

Conditions

Plat , Paysage ouvert , Pas d'ombre

Boucle

Non

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Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration printanière , Printemps , Migration automnale , Hiver

Itinéraire

Route pavée , Sentier large , Route non pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Vélo , Fauteuil roulant , Voiture

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

In December 2024, the city of Cottbus didn't do any construction work on the marina, but this is planned for the future. Also, because of some geological instabilities, direct access to the shore is not possible at the time of writing. This might change in 2025. For now, follow the signposts!

Many people already make use of the cycle path between Wilmersdorf/Lakoma, Merzdorf down to Dissenchen and Schlichow. The latter two are also served by busses.

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