Beskrivning
The renatured lake is since its renaturation a single large shallow water zone, where often sandbanks are exposed. You can overview it nicely by an observation tower, from where you can look on all the relevant parts of the area. During migration season you should find always some waders there, at least under "normal" weather conditions. Up to now about 30 species have been observed there. Furthermore, pay attention to terns: While fisktärna also breed on artificial nesting rafts, svarttärna are seen resting quite regularly. Here and then some rarer species like skräntärna or skäggtärna have been noted.
The surrounding lakes are not quite as interesting, but you could find rödhuvad dykand, svarthalsad dopping on the ponds and with very much luck pungmes (they've become rare over the last couple of years in Germany) in the trees around them. North- and eastwards of the observation tower pastures and relicts of moors confine to the area. In late spring and early summer lärkfalk and aftonfalk can be seen hunting there. Finally, in the bushes and reeds of the transition zones from water to land blåhake and svarthakad buskskvätta breed.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
There is no real car park for the site. Yet it is possible to leave the car roughly on the marked spot on the map. The next two towns are Gundelfingen and Günzburg connected by the national road B 16. Immediately, before (coming from south respectively Günzburg) or after (coming from Gundelfingen) passing the small hamlet "Emmausheim" take the first lane left (coming from the south) or right (coming from the north). After a small while you should find a small signpost ("Durchfahrt verboten"), which indicates that it is forbidden to drive further. Park here somewhere on the side of the lane. By continuing on the path you should come directly to the observation tower.
Both Günzburg and Gundelfingen have a train station. From here you can easily approach the site by cycling. A suitable cycle path runs parallel to the B 16.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Gyttjig strand , Jordbruk , Slätt , Hed , VassarFörhållanden
Platt , Öppet landskapRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
JaBästa säsong för skådning
Vår , Höst , SommarBästa tid för ett besök
Vårsträck , HöststräckRutt
Bred stigHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , CykelFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
The site can easily be connected with a visit of the most rewarding Gundelfinger Moos and Schurrsee and of the slightly more distant Mooswaldsee(n).
