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Schwetzinger Wiesen

Heidelberg  >  Germany

A 650 hectare landscape conservation area in ​​the Rhine lowlands near Schwetzingen.

Added* by Jacob v. Olnhausen
Most recent update 27 octombrie 2024
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Description

Landscape conservation area LSG Schwetzinger Wiesen consists of a mosaic of different habitats. In addition to quarry ponds, there are hedges, willow bushes and extensively used lowland meadows. This landscape offers space for many, sometimes rare, animals and plants. You can observe many water-dependent birds such as Rață moțată, Gâscă de vară, Gâscă egipteană and Rață cârâitoare.

Barză albă and, more rarely, the Barză neagră can also be seen . Waders such as Fluierar de zăvoi, Fluierar de mlaștină, Becațină comună, Nagâț, Fluierar cu picioare verzi and Prundăraș gulerat mic often rest on the mudflats. Sometimes, especially during migration, rarities can be found here, such as Lopătar, Țigănuș, , Fâsă roșiatică, Egretă mică and Culic mic.

Details

Access

LSG Schwetzinger Wiesen is located directly west of the village of Brühl near Schwetzingen. Parking is available in Brühl. Press a P on the map for directions. The best way to get around the area is on foot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 3,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Pond , Mud flats

Conditions

Open landscape , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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