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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. The lake is a designated SAC (Special Area of Conservation / FFH-Gebiet). 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 chochlačka sivá, chochlačka vrkočatá, kačica chripľavka and kačica chrapka. Rarities such as potápač veľký and potápač malý are also sometimes present. potápka chochlatá, lyska čierna and labuť veľká are present throughout the year. kormorán veľký often hunt in groups. A dozen volavka popolavá breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by beluša veľká. Various Beavers also live around the Barmener See. The lake also has a bird hide on the eastern shore.
Details
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , WetlandConditions
WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Rare vagrants (one-time sightings until 2026): orliak morský, hltavka chochlatá, čajka malá, bučiak veľký, lastúrničiar strakatý, beluša malá, hus krátkozobá, turpan čierny, potáplica malá, chochlačka morská, čorík čierny, hus vrchovská, and stehlík čečetka.
Regular but scarce visitors (almost annual): chavkoš nočný, sedmohlások štebotavý, kačica ostrochvostá.
Frequent highlights (multiple sightings per year): hrdzavka potápavá, cetia západná (present year-round), chriašteľ vodný, močiarnica mekotavá, kalužiačik malý, kalužiak perlavý, kršiak rybár, and kačica lyžičiarka.
Notable breeding birds in the area: sokol lastovičiar, vlha obyčajná, kukučka obyčajná, ďateľ prostredný, haja červená, haja tmavá, slávik obyčajný, ďateľ malý, krkavec čierny, jastrab krahulec, and jastrab veľký.