Description
Bagsværd Lake is part of the Mølleå system, which extends from the source close to Roskilde Fjord to the outlet at Øresund. Bagsværd Sø is the second largest lake in the system, with an area of approx. 116 ha and the largest depth of 3.5 m. It has previously functioned as a mill pond. Today the lake is a popular excursion place where you can sail and fish. Since the 1930s, the lake has been used for rowing internationally. The nature in and around Bagsværd Lake is varied and interesting. Breeding birds, in recent years are Corcodel mare, Stârc cenușiu (colony at Ellesumpen / Radiomarken), Lebădă de vară, Gâscă de vară, Uliu porumbar (at Frederiksdal Skov), Șorecar comun, Vânturel roșu (at Radiomarken), Huhurez mic, Cuc, Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Cocoșar (colony at Aldershvile Castle Park), and many other songbirds, tits, Cojoaică cu degete scurte , Corb and Graur and woodpeckers. In the summer Chiră de baltă and sometimes Chiră de mare and Pescăriță mare are seen.
During spring and autumn a lot of migratory birds are seen over the lake. Lebădă de iarnă and Gâscă călugăriță are seen regularly. Of birds of prey Viespar, Gaie roșie, Șorecar încălțat, Codalb, Uligan pescar, Șoim călător and Erete vânăt can be seen. In easterly winds, flocks of Cocor pass the lake. In the winter, you often see Rață sunătoare, Corcodel mare and Corb. Occasionally, flocks of Inăriță, Mătăsar and Botgros appear. There are good chances of seeing Pescăraș albastru. It can be observed in several places around the lake, but especially behind Aldershvile Nursery. Random guests such as Ciocănitoare neagră and Ciocănitoare pestriță mică have also been seen at Bagsværd Lake several times. A rarity as Lăcar mare has also visited the lake, with up to two singing birds in the spring / summer respectively. years 2000 and 2011.
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Access
The nearest S-train station is Bagsværd Station. If you come by car, there are several parking options around the lake. It is possible to walk or bike all the way around the lake (7 km, see the route on the map below). Special nature areas include Aldershvile Castle Park, Radiomarken and Sophienholm.
