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Sacker Schnepfensumpf

Bavaria  >  Germany

Small country pond near Nuremberg is a Pavoncella hotspot, popular with birdwatchers for its diverse bird species.

Aggiunto* da Thomas Jungbauer
Ultimo aggiornamento 23 novembre 2025

Descrizione

The Sacker Schnepfensumpf near Nuremberg is a species-rich bird habitat and a popular destination for birdwatching. It is a biotope that also serves as a rainwater retention basin. It is fed by the Bucher Landgraben, which flows through the Knoblauchsland from east to west. Quite narrow in the west, the rainwater retention basin widens considerably towards the middle of the water.

Sacker Schnepfensumpf is a standing body of water that is known among ornithologists and birdwatchers as a promising resting place for birds, especially during the autumn and spring migrations. With the surrounding wetlands and reed beds, the area covers almost 10,000 square meters and measures a maximum of 150 meters at its widest point. Before 2013, the area was used solely for agricultural purposes. Since then, it has been restructured into a wetland, creating a natural area with high biodiversity.

The Sacker Schnepfensumpf, together with the surrounding fields, is one of the last refuges for wading birds in the Nuremberg, Fürth, and Erlangen conurbation. It is comprised of a small pond with lush reed growth at the edges and provides an ideal habitat for various bird species. Benches have been set up at both ends of the pond, inviting visitors to sit and watch the birds.

The adjacent fields are interesting for observing Pavoncella and, in autumn, Starna. If the fields are flooded in autumn and puddles form, there may also be surprising sightings during the autumn migration, e.g., Pivieressa and Piviere dorato.

Currently, 119 different species are listed on eBird – unusual for such a small area in this exposed location.

The biotope is an important attraction for Pavoncella, which breed and raise their young there. Beccaccino can be observed regularly. The Martin pescatore that attract many photographers. In addition, rare species such as Voltolino, Frullino, or Falco di palude can be encountered at times.

The area is also interesting for migratory birds that stop here to rest. The best times for observing wading birds are often the spring and autumn migrations.

Dettagli

Accesso

Sacker Schnepfensumpf is located between the Bucher Landgraben and Braunsbacher Straße in Nuremberg. The site can be reached directly by car. A small number of parking spaces are available directly at the pond.

The spot is also accessible by public transportation: it is a 15min cycle from Vach station on the S Bahn, or a 10 min walk from the nearest bus stop (Sack Mitte on the 179 Bus)

The area can be easily accessed and explored by cycle and hiking trails. The circular route drawn on the map is 1.7 km long.

Terreno e habitat

Stagno , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Canneti

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelle , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

The local farmers do not like it when people walk across their fields. Please stay on the paths. Everything there is to see can be observed from there.

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