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Altrhein Kleiner Bodensee

Baden-Württemberg  >  Germany

A meander cutoff of the river Rhine, an adjacent former gravel pit, a passing stream and mixed woodland together present a rich array of habitats and birds.

Added* by Sam S.
Most recent update 30 март 2024

Description

​The Altrhein Kleiner Bodensee is a meander cutoff of the river Rhine and a nature reserve. The neighbouring lake (gravel pit), Alb stream and mixed woodland complete the rich array of habitats. Throughout the year, various wetland birds can be seen on the waterbodies: Дива патка, цуцулест нуркач, патка берија, сива патка, жолтоног галеб and голем корморан (including a sizeable nesting colony) are present for most of the year.

In winter, small groups of цуцулест кожувар, четириока патка and патка лажичарка can also be seen. In late spring and summer речна чигра and црна луња can be seen over / near the lake. In spring and summer, the surrounding woodlands and lakeside undergrowth are home to a number of interesting species. Both сиво муварче and црноглаво муварче can be heard and observed here. With a bit of luck, you might be treated to the otherworldly techno-style song and a glimpse of an жолто гушанче.

The surrounding woodland is also a great place to observe woodpeckers. With luck and patience it is possible to observe голем клукајдрвец, среден клукајдрвец, мал клукајдрвец, зелен клукајдрвец, сивоглав клукајдрвец and црн клукајдрвец.

Details

Access

Altrhein Kleiner Bodensee is located directly north of the city of Karlsruhe. It is possible to walk or cycle around the lake. The circular path is just over 5 km long. There are good parking possibilities, but some paths are tricky to access for people with mobility issues. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking spot.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , River , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter , Summer

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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