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Barker Heide

Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

A diverse nature reserve with sand dunes, moorlands, and nutrient-poor grasslands and many observation opportunities.

Added* by Linus Rahn
Most recent update 17 jun 2025
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Description

Barker Heide is one of the few remaining heathland areas in the region. The area features sand dunes, moorlands, and nutrient-poor grasslands. It is a large area with many different bird species. It's a resting area for many waterbirds and songbirds, such as: Divlja guska, Šarena utva, Barska kokica, Mali gnjurac and Kanadska guska. In recent years, Ždral have repeatedly been seen in the area. Breeding birds include Rusi svračak, Velika carska šljuka and Šumska ševa.

Details

Access

Barker Heide is located in the Segeberg district near the towns of Bark, Bockhorn, Hartenholm, and Todesfelde. You can access the area from either Bark, Bockhorn, or Hartenholm. Parking is available at the edge of the area. Press a P on the map for directions to a carpark. The area is also very easy to visit by bike. The circular route indicated on the map is about 8 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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