Description
Bagsværd Lake is part of the Mølleå system, which extends from the source close to Roskilde Fjord to the outlet at Øresund. Bagsværd Sø is the second largest lake in the system, with an area of approx. 116 ha and the largest depth of 3.5 m. It has previously functioned as a mill pond. Today the lake is a popular excursion place where you can sail and fish. Since the 1930s, the lake has been used for rowing internationally. The nature in and around Bagsværd Lake is varied and interesting. Breeding birds, in recent years are цуцулест нуркач, сива чапја (colony at Ellesumpen / Radiomarken), црвеноклун лебед, дива гуска, јастреб кокошкар (at Frederiksdal Skov), глувчар, Обична (Црнонокна) ветрушка (at Radiomarken), Шумски (Обичен) був, кукавица, голем клукајдрвец, дрозд боровинкар (colony at Aldershvile Castle Park), and many other songbirds, tits, краткопрст ползач , гавран and обичен сколовранец and woodpeckers. In the summer речна чигра and sometimes тенкоклуна чигра and касписка рибарка are seen.
During spring and autumn a lot of migratory birds are seen over the lake. жолтоклун лебед and Barnacle Goose are seen regularly. Of birds of prey осојад, црвена луња, гаќест глувчар, белоопашест орел, орел рибар, сив сокол and Полска еја can be seen. In easterly winds, flocks of сив жерав pass the lake. In the winter, you often see четириока патка, цуцулест нуркач and гавран. Occasionally, flocks of Брезова чинка, свиларка and дебелоклун црешар appear. There are good chances of seeing рибарче. It can be observed in several places around the lake, but especially behind Aldershvile Nursery. Random guests such as црн клукајдрвец and мал клукајдрвец have also been seen at Bagsværd Lake several times. A rarity as обичен трскар has also visited the lake, with up to two singing birds in the spring / summer respectively. years 2000 and 2011.
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Access
The nearest S-train station is Bagsværd Station. If you come by car, there are several parking options around the lake. It is possible to walk or bike all the way around the lake (7 km, see the route on the map below). Special nature areas include Aldershvile Castle Park, Radiomarken and Sophienholm.
