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Vorspessartseen

Unterfranken, Bayern  >  Germany

Group of lakes in the Vorspessart that were formed from disused brown coal, sand, and gravel pits.

Added* by Matthias Beck
Most recent update 21 január 2025
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Description

The Vorspessartseen is a group of lakes that were formed from disused brown coal, sand, and gravel pits and have been transformed into a popular recreational area. One of the lakes in this system is the Hörsteiner See, which is the largest lake in the Unterfranken region. The area is known for its high water quality.

The lakes provide habitats for bird species such as Kanadai lúd, Bütykös hattyú, Kendermagos réce, Kontyos réce, Búbos vöcsök, Vörös kánya, Kárókatona and Kerceréce.

Details

Access

The Vorspessartseen is a group of lakes located east of the town of Kahl am Main. There are parking spaces on the outskirts of Kahl. Press a P on the map for directions. The area is quite extensive and can be reached in part via marked hiking trails. The circular route indicated on the map is about 4 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Plain , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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