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Moosburger Stausee

Bavaria  >  Germany

Large reservoir with good waterfowl populations in winter.

Added* by Emil Schmid-Egger
Most recent update 2 ožujka 2025
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Description

The Moosburger Stausee is a 2 km long reservoir on the Mittlere-Isar-Kanal, which is completely surrounded by a concrete dam. It attracts a large number of water birds, especially in winter. In addition to the common species such as Crvenokljuni Labud, Siva Guska, Liska, Ćubasti Gnjurac, Veliki ronac, Patka Kreketaljka, Glavata Patka,Krunata Patka, Veliki Vranac and Riječni Galeb, less common birds like Crnogrli Gnjurac, Lisasta Guska, Patka Batoglavica, Zviždara, Patka Gogoljica, Patka Žličarka, Bijeli ronac and Mali Galeb also overwinter on the lake. Rarities that can be seen quite regularly include Crvenogrli Plijenor, Crnogrli Plijenor,Riđogrli Gnjurac, Ušati gnjurac, Mali ronac, Patka crninka, Patka ledara and Patka kulašica.

In the eastern part of the lake there is a small island on which Galeb klaukavac and Siva Guska breed in the summer.

During migration, Patka Pupčanica, Crvenokljuna Čigra, Crna Čigra and Sokol Lastavičar can often be seen on and over the lake. When the water level is low, mudflats are sometimes exposed, and many waders can be observed there. In general, however, the nearby Echinger Stausee is more suitable for waders.

Details

Access

The Moosburger Stausee is difficult to reach by public transport. You can either cycle from Moosburg train station about 5 km to the lake or take bus 687 to the stop "Moosburg Uppenbornstraße". From there, however, you have to walk 500m along a busy road with no footpath. The lake is much easier to reach by car. It is located immediately west of the "Moosburg Nord" exit of the A92. There is a small car park at the southeast end of the lake. Press P on the map for directions. You can walk along the dam path along the lake shore.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , River , Lake , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , No shadow , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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