Weideswiesen-Oberwald Nature Reserve

Main Kinzig Kreis, Hessen > Germany

Meadows and floodplains of the river Kinzig. The area is regularly flooded.

Added* by Matthias Beck
Most recent update 20 ianuarie 2025

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Description

The Weideswiesen-Oberwald nature reserve is located in the floodplains of the river Kinzig near Erlensee. The reserve covers an area of 157 hectares and is home to birds such as Gâscă canadiană, Gâscă de vară, Ferestraș mare, Rață mică, Barză albă, Stârc cenușiu and Egretă mare.

Details

Access

Weideswiesen-Oberwald is located directly east of the village of Erlensee. You can park next to the local garden center. Press P on the map for directions. From the 3 km circular path you can overlook the area well.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , River

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Rață mică
(Anas crecca)

2. Barză albă
(Ciconia ciconia)

3. Gâscă de vară
(Anser anser)

4. Gâscă canadiană
(Branta canadensis)

5. Stârc cenușiu
(Ardea cinerea)

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