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Waldpark and Reißinsel

Baden-Württemberg  >  Germany

Urban forest near the Rhine river in Mannheim.

Added* by Jonas Buchholz
Most recent update 31 март 2025
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Description

Waldpark ('forest park') is a recreational forest in the city of Mannheim, while the adjoining Reißinsel is a protected nature reserve. Located near the Rhine river, Waldpark and Reißinsel are characterised by riparian forests. Reißinsel also has meadow orchards. Both areas provide good birdwatching opportunities. Species that can be observed include various woodpeckers (голем клукајдрвец, среден клукајдрвец, мал клукајдрвец, зелен клукајдрвец, сивоглав клукајдрвец, and црн клукајдрвец) and other typical forest birds (e.g. сојка, Обичен (Шумски) лазач, краткопрст ползач). Near the water, you can find рибарче and планинска тресиопашка. Waterbirds and gulls are found on the Rhine river.

Note: To protect breeding birds, the Reißinsel area is closed to visitors from the beginning of March till the end of June. Waldpark can be crowded especially during weekends.

Details

Access

Waldpark is close to the city centre of Mannheim and can be easily reached by bike or public transport. The closest tram stops are Diesterwegschule (1) near the northern end of the area and Rheingoldhalle (2) in the south (both served by tram line no. 3). There is also a parking in the area, press P on the map for directions.

In the Waldpark area, there is a dense network of trails, and various different routes are possible. A circular route leads around the Reißinsel area. Please note that in the Reißinsel nature reserve, visitors are not allowed to leave the paths and to bring bikes or dogs.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

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hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
Route
100 km

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