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Rossbach Open-Pit Mine

Sachsen-Anhalt  >  Germany

Open-pit mine that is no longer in operation and offers a wonderful view of the area with various habitats such as wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

Added* by Simon Bäumer
Most recent update 14 oktober 2024
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Description

The diverse landscape round the Rossbach Tagebaugrube (Open-Pit Mine) provides ideal conditions for a wide range of plant and animal species. Additionally, the area is home to several bird habitats, including reed beds, small ponds, and dense shrubbery, which offer perfect nesting and feeding grounds for many bird species, both migratory and native. Among the birds you can spot in the area are čebelar, rjavi lunj, Sršenar, rjavi škarnik, kupcar, spremenljivi prodnik and rjavi srakoper.

Details

Access

The Rossbach Open-Pit Mine is located 35 km west of Leipzig near the village of Rossbach. To access the area you can best drive by car and park at the marked location. Press P on the map for directions. To get to the birding location go through the path and follow it until you are at the open area to see the water. From there explore the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Sandy , Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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