Lahntal Marburg - Gießen

The bird sanctuary 'Lahntal zwischen Marburg und Gießen' is an open river valley along the river Lahn. The area of 750 hectares is dominated by river forest, reed beds and unspoiled old tributaries of the river Lahn. The area is also used for agriculture and many open fields border the river. The river valley has been declared a landscape protection area and is part of the Natura 2000 network. It is one of the best Hessian areas for species such as Vodomar, Modrovoljka, Čapljica Voljak and Riđa Štijoka. Other birds you can observe in the area are depending on the season Prutka Migavica, Troprsti Zlatar, Pršljivac, Crvenokljuna Čigra, Crna Čigra, Bukoč, Ševa Krunica, Eja Močvarica, Eja Strnjarica, Eja Livadarka, Mali Sokol, Šareni kulik, Velika Bijela Čaplja, Žutokljuni Labud and Sova močvarica.

You can explore the heart of the area between the villages of Roth and Odenhausen by canoe. A nice way to experience the area and observe birds up close. A a canoe tour is only allowed if you book an authorised tour. See the info below.