Description
The former gravel lake Kiessee und the naturally preserved river Innerste near Ringelheim attract a lot of birds. Along the beautiful, wild course of the Innerste river you can easily observe Vodomar, Bela pliska and Sprudnik pijukavac. Also beaver can be observed. Due to the old trees the area also holds Crna žuna and Srednji detlić. In the dense bushes you can often hear Mali slavuj and Obična kukavica.
The gravel lake is home to many geese. Here Nilska guska, Veliki ronac, Šarena utva can also be seen. Lots of ducks, especially Ćubasta patka. You can regularly observe Ždral as well. Ribar and Belorepan hunt over the lake. The dense reed belt provides good hiding places and attracts more birds. There are also many beaver and wild boar tracks.
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Access
The Kiessee und river Innerste are located just south of Salzgitter-Ringelheim. There are a few parking spaces for cars on the country road near the Franzosenbrücke. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot. From here you can take a lovely circular walk of 6,5 km. The second section of the path is very overgrown in summer, but has great meadow sections and lots of wild herbs.

