Description
The former gravel lake Kiessee und the naturally preserved river Innerste near Ringelheim attract a lot of birds. Along the beautiful, wild course of the Innerste river you can easily observe Vodomar, Bijela Pastirica and Crnokrila Prutka. Also beaver can be observed. Due to the old trees the area also holds Crna žuna and Crvenoglavi djetlić. In the dense bushes you can often hear Slavuj and Kukavica.
The gravel lake is home to many geese. Here Egipatska guska, Veliki ronac, Utva can also be seen. Lots of ducks, especially Krunata Patka. You can regularly observe Ždral as well. Bukoč and Štekavac hunt over the lake. The dense reed belt provides good hiding places and attracts more birds. There are also many beaver and wild boar tracks.
Details
Access
The Kiessee und river Innerste are located just south of Salzgitter-Ringelheim. There are a few parking spaces for cars on the country road near the Franzosenbrücke. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot. From here you can take a lovely circular walk of 6,5 km. The second section of the path is very overgrown in summer, but has great meadow sections and lots of wild herbs.

