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Rennertehäuser Ederaue

Hessia  >  Germany

Protected wet meadow landscape. Rich in wildlife and with an observation tower.

Added* by Thiemo Karwinkel
Most recent update 12 august 2024

Description

The ditches of the old irrigation system are water-rich lifelines that run through the Rennertehäuser Aue (Rennertehäuser Floodplains). An area of 123 hectares where the former water-meadow management has created diverse habitats for animals and plants. The Rennertehäuser Aue is particularly important for its bird life. Endangered meadow birds (e.g. the pŕhľaviar červenkastý) find a breeding place here, and in spring and autumn numerous migratory birds use the wet meadows as a resting area on their way to or from the wintering regions.

Rare insects such as the Dusky Dark Blue Buttefly (Phengaris nausithous), amphibians and fish, as well as magnificent meadow and marsh plants also make the floodplain an impressive natural experience. Due to its high ecological and cultural-historical significance, the Rennertehäuser Aue is now protected as part of the "Obere Eder" fauna-flora habitat area and Natura 2000 site.

Details

Access

Rennertehäuser Ederaue is located east of the town of Allendorf. The site is best reached by bike, as the regional bike ways pass through here. See links below. The route on the map, from one side of the fields to the other, is approximately 2 km long. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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