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Ober-Mooser-Teich

Hessen  >  Germany

The nature reserve Ober-Mooser Teich (56.5 ha) is located in the southeastern area of the Vogelsberg. Over 100 species of birds have been seen in the area.

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Most recent update 2 ágúst 2024

Description

The ponds of nature reserve Ober-Mooser Teich are used by water birds, and waders when the water level is low, as a migration and resting area. The breeding birds in the area include: Toppgoði and Dverggoði, occasionally Stargoði, Stokkönd, Skutulönd and Keldusvín.

Details

Access

You can park on the parking lot at the campsite, Am Camping 1, 36399 Freiensteinau. Click on the P in the map to get directions. You can walk around the Ober-Mooser Teich lake (3,4 km) or combine it with a bigger tour around the two other lakes (Nieder-Mooser Teich and Rothenbach) in the area. This longer trail is 12,5 km. Both trails are shown on the map.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Grassland

Conditions

Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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