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Knielinger See

Baden-Württemberg  >  Germany

A large, accessible lake near the river Rhine. Interesting all year round, but especially in winter with large numbers of wintering ducks and the odd rarity.

Geplaatst* door Sam S.
Meest recente update 18 augustus 2024

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 , Meer

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Hoog water mogelijk

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar , Winter , Lente

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter

Route

Breed pad , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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