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Description
Lake Barmener (Barmener See) was created as a result of large-scale gravel extraction in the valley of the river Rur. The gravel pit was then redesigned. The western shore is used for recreation, here is a sandy beach and boating recreation. The eastern bank is designated for nature. With a small island and resting areas for birds. With its large water surface and its bird island, the Barmener See attracts mainly water birds. Especially in the winter months, all kinds of ducks visit the area. Then there are groups of Красноголовый нырок, Хохлатая чернеть, Серая утка and Чирок-свистунок. Rarities such as Большой крохаль and Луток are also sometimes present. Чомга, Лысуха and Лебедь-шипун are present throughout the year. Большой баклан often hunt in groups. A dozen Серая цапля breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by Большая белая цапля. Various Beavers also live around the Barmener See. The lake also has a bird hide on the eastern shore.
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Access
The Barmener See is located near Jülich-Barmen. You can park at the sports fields on the road to the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions. You can walk around the Barmener See (3.5 km). This path runs along the bird hide.