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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 Riđoglava patka, Ćubasta patka, Čegrtuša and Krdža. Rarities such as Veliki ronac and Mali ronac are also sometimes present. Ćubasti gnjurac, Liska and Labud grbac are present throughout the year. Veliki vranac often hunt in groups. A dozen Siva čaplja breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by Velika bela čaplja. Various Beavers also live around the Barmener See. The lake also has a bird hide on the eastern shore.
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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): Belorepan, Čaplja govedarka, Mali galeb, Vodeni bik, Ostrigar, Mala bela čaplja, Kratkokljuna guska, Crni turpan, Riđogrli morski gnjurac, Morska crnka, Crna čigra, Indijska guska, and Brezova juričica.
Regular but scarce visitors (almost annual): Gak, Kratkokrili voljić, Šiljkan.
Frequent highlights (multiple sightings per year): Prevez, Svilorepi cvrčić (present year-round), Barski petlovan, Barska šljuka, Polojka, Sprudnik pijukavac, Ribar, and Plovka kašikara.
Notable breeding birds in the area: Lastavičar, Vuga, Obična kukavica, Srednji detlić, Riđa lunja, Crna lunja, Mali slavuj, Mali detlić, Gavran, Kobac, and Jastreb.