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Wertachstausee Bobingen

Bayern  >  Germany

The Wertachstaustufe is a dam on the river Wertach, between Augsburg and Bobingen. This has created a small lake that is home to many birds.

Added* by Ralf Stölzle
Most recent update 26 августа 2024

Description

On the lake you can find different species of geese and ducks such as; Кряква, Хохлатая чернеть, Серый гусь, Лысуха and Лебедь-шипун. In spring and autumn you can also see resting migratory birds like Белолобый гусь, Чирок-свистунок, Чирок-трескунок and Свиязь. Along the shore of the river and the lake, and at the small biotope at the west side of the lake, you can also find forest birds like Иволга, Обыкновенная кукушка, Большой пёстрый дятел, Тростниковая овсянка and Обыкновенный зимородок.

Details

Access

By car: Wertachstausee is located 10 km south of Augsburg and 80 west of Munich, near the town of Bobingen. Take the B17 to the Königsbrunn Süd exit, then head west to Bobingen, and then to the Wertachklinik hospital.

There are two parking areas on Wertachstrasse, very close to each other. One is opposite the hospital, and one is directly at the river Wertach. Click on the P in the map to get directions. From there you can explore the lake by walking (or by cycling) the 4 km circular route around the lake (see the map).

By train: Take the train from Augsburg to Bobingen, and from there walk 2.6 km in the direction of the hospital.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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