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The Geiseltalsee used to be a coal mining area. Therefore most parts are dry and sandy. As it is now flooded you will find many sandbanks and good opportunities to watch waterbirds.
The area is quite large. It is best to explore with a bicycle. The circular route surrounding the lake complex (see map) is completely asphalt, so it is perfect for bicycle and wheelchair. However, surrounding the entire lake on foot or wheelchair will be strenuous: the circular route is 25 km (15 miles) long.
Breeding birds in summer: It is easy to see Bijeneter as they are nearly everywhere and breed in the area. Around the lake there are plenty of spots with Draaihals. The sandy and dry areas are good for Tapuit and Duinpieper. An overflying Zomertortel is a regular sight and with luck you can also see Sperwergrasmus or Klapekster.
Winter visitors: The lake is full of waterbirds in winter. It is a great place to see many species of ducks and geese. Krooneend can be seen in good numbers. Divers of all species have been recorded here – it is a surprisingly good place to see Kuifduiker in winter for inland Germany. Other divers are Roodhalsfuut, Geoorde Fuut and Parelduiker. Grote Zaagbek, Middelste Zaagbek, Nonnetje and Grote Zee-eend are regular winter visitors.
In spring and summer the central sandbanks (near red marker) are good for waders and gulls. Steltkluut has bred in the area. More common breeding waders are Kleine Plevier and Kievit.
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Toegang
You can get there by train via Merseburg. Get off the train at Mücheln(Geiseltal), Krumpa or Braunsbedra and walk north.
There are at least seven large-capacity car parks around the lake (see P on map) with good viewpoints nearby.
Three high lookout towers are in the area, each with a car park close by. They provide a good overview of the area but birds are quite distant (scope is useful).
The asphalt circular route around the lake is only for walking, cycling or wheelchair but it is quite long (25 km). A bicycle is the best option. Bicycles can be rent at Marina Mücheln (see map).
Terrein en leefgebied
Meer , Slikken , Verspreide bomen en struiken , DalOmstandigheden
Heuvelachtig , Droog , Stoffig , Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , ZomerRoute
Verharde wegZwaarte wandeling
PittigToegankelijk via
Fiets , Te voet , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
There are several restaurants in the south of the lake (e.g. at Mücheln and Neumark) and a vineyard in the northwest. Many leisure activities are being offered around the lake, including camping, boat trips, bicycle hire (Marina Mücheln) and more.