Description
The Limbacher Teiche are a wetland north-west of Chemnitz. The ponds and wet meadows are home many birds. More than 90 bird species have been recorded breeding in the area and many more on migration. The wet meadows and reeds serve as a resting place for Becațină comună and Becațină mică. Breeding birds include Presură de stuf, Lăcar mare and Gușă vânătă. Sometimes also Erete de stuf. Around the Großen Teich (Great Pond) you can also observe many birds. The best view opens up from the main dam. In particular, the small island with its Pescăruș râzător colony is a highlight in itself. Other breeding birds at the Great Pond are Rață moțată, Rață cu cap castaniu, Silvie de câmp and Lăcar de stuf.
The nature trail ('Naturlehrpfad') leads through the wet meadows in the Lohteichtal where sometimes Cristel de câmp is heard. Other birds in this area are Lăcar de mlaștină and Sfrâncioc roșiatic. Rare birds like Cresteț pestriț, Ciuf de câmp and Becațină mare have been observed in this area. The nature trail leads you on to the Großen und Kleinen Mühlteich (Large and Small Mill Pond) where you have a chance to spot birds like Pescăraș albastru, Corcodel mic and Lăcar mare.
Details
Access
The best place to start your tour through the Limbach ponds is in the parking lot at the city park of Limbach-Oberfrohna. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking place. The nature trail in the Limbach pond area is very well signposted. The route which is shown on the map is about 7 km long.
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