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Arosa Obersee

Grisons  >  Switzerland

Small, easily accessible lake with some escapees and good photo opportunities.

Aggiunto* da Peter Wittemann
Ultimo aggiornamento 8 novembre 2025
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Descrizione

Situated just above 1,700 meters, this lake of barely 7 hectares lies right within the settlement area of Arosa. It is known for its abundance of fish but, especially during migration periods, it also attracts a variety of waterbirds and reed birds. At times, with single individuals of Codone, Moretta tabaccata, and Fischione, it can feel almost like a zoo, and for a reason: many of these waterbirds, which do occur in Switzerland but not naturally in the region, have been released here. The likewise introduced Quattrocchi has become established and has bred at both the Obersee and Untersee in Arosa since 1991.

For demanding birdwatchers, such records don’t “really” count. Among the genuinely wild breeding birds, the Tuffetto can be extraordinarily well observed here. But natural visitors also make the lake worthwhile from autumn through spring. Records include a few waders - mostly Piro piro piccolo, but also Piovanello pancianera, Piro piro boschereccio, Beccaccino, Pantana, and Piro piro culbianco. Raptors such as Sparviere, Astore, and even Aquila reale have been observed from the lake.

Among the rarities found here are a Frullino in 2017 and two Moretta grigia in 2021.

So, even if the lake may not be quite as exciting as the list of 95 recorded species might suggest, a visit can still be rewarding - not least for photographers, who might benefit from the many shallow access points to the water, pedalos at rent and the fact that many birds here have grown accustomed to people.

Dettagli

Accesso

The lake is situated next to the train station of Arosa. Parking is scarce. The circular walk around the lake is about 1 km.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Lago , Città/paese , Parco

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera , Autunno , Estate

Miglior periodo per visitare

Autunno

Percorso

Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelle , Barca

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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