Descrizione
The Knielinger See is one of many former gravel pits along the river Rhine and the largest waterbody in or around the city of Karlsruhe. It is easily accessible with good paths and numerous viewpoints. In winter, the lake hosts a large number of wintering ducks, grebes, herons, swans and geese. These include Canapiglia , Moretta , Moriglione , Fischione , Quattrocchi , Mestolone , Alzavola , Tuffetto and Svasso maggiore. There are always a good variety of species present and rarer species such as Codone, Fistione turco, Moretta grigia, Marzaiola, Orco marino, Strolaga minore, Marangone minore, Smergo minore, Svasso piccolo, Svasso collorosso , Svasso cornuto, Moretta codona, Moretta dal collare and Edredone have all been seen here before.
In spring and summer the lake itself is quieter, although there are still many interesting birds around: Sterna comune can be seen fishing and rarer terns such as Mignattino comune are possible. Nibbio bruno are frequently seen in spring and summer. The woodlands and meadows surrounding the lake are home to a good number of species, such as Picchio nero , Picchio verde and Pigliamosche. Warbler species such as Beccafico or Capinera can be heard in spring, along with Usignolo.
Dettagli
Accesso
The area is best explored by bike or on a 6 km circular walk. There are three car parks, each within short walking distance of good viewpoints. The tram stop "Maxau" is ideally located for those using public transport (S5 / S51 trams from Karlsruhe Hbf).
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , LagoCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Acqua alta possibilePercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'anno , Inverno , PrimaveraMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoLink
- eBird - Latest sightings and records
- Conservation and History of the Knielinger See (in German)
- Video showing clips of species that live and breed here

