Description
As the whole Neckar valley has lots of former and recent sand mining, there are many little lakes, that became conservation or recreation areas. On the lakes of Oberes Steinach there are always chances to see common and uncommon birds, as for the landscape around the river is more dominated by farmland and forest. Especially during migration there are also chances for rare birds. Among the birds you can see in the area are Kólfönd, Skeiðönd, Urtönd, Hvinönd, Gulönd, Dverggoði, Keldusvín, Sefþvari, Hrossagaukur, Seftittlingur, Straumerla and Förufálki.
Details
Access
The area is accessible from the west (Kläranlage Kiebingen) with parking along the road and also from the east (Bühl) with parking areas around Schloßsaal Bühl.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Plain , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , Hilly , High water possible , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The NSG Oberes Steinach is situated on the south bank of the river, while the NSG Burglehen is a similar place but with partially active sandmining on the north bank of river Neckar.


