Beschrijving
The Knielinger See is one of many former gravel pits along the river Rhine and the largest waterbody in or around the city of Karlsruhe. It is easily accessible with good paths and numerous viewpoints. In winter, the lake hosts a large number of wintering ducks, grebes, herons, swans and geese. These include Krakeend , Kuifeend , Tafeleend , Smient , Brilduiker , Slobeend , Wintertaling , Dodaars and Fuut. There are always a good variety of species present and rarer species such as Pijlstaart, Krooneend, Topper, Zomertaling, Grote Zee-eend, Roodkeelduiker, Dwergaalscholver, Middelste Zaagbek, Geoorde Fuut, Roodhalsfuut , Kuifduiker, IJseend, Ringsnaveleend and Eider have all been seen here before.
In spring and summer the lake itself is quieter, although there are still many interesting birds around: Visdief can be seen fishing and rarer terns such as Zwarte Stern are possible. Zwarte Wouw are frequently seen in spring and summer. The woodlands and meadows surrounding the lake are home to a good number of species, such as Zwarte Specht , Groene Specht and Grauwe Vliegenvanger. Warbler species such as Tuinfluiter or Zwartkop can be heard in spring, along with Nachtegaal.
Details
Toegang
The area is best explored by bike or on a 6 km circular walk. There are three car parks, each within short walking distance of good viewpoints. The tram stop "Maxau" is ideally located for those using public transport (S5 / S51 trams from Karlsruhe Hbf).
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , MeerOmstandigheden
Vlak , Hoog water mogelijkRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaar , Winter , LenteToptijd voor dit gebied
WinterRoute
Breed pad , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voet , FietsVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeLinks
- eBird - Latest sightings and records
- Conservation and History of the Knielinger See (in German)
- Video showing clips of species that live and breed here

