Description
Bagsværd Lake is part of the Mølleå system, which extends from the source close to Roskilde Fjord to the outlet at Øresund. Bagsværd Sø is the second largest lake in the system, with an area of approx. 116 ha and the largest depth of 3.5 m. It has previously functioned as a mill pond. Today the lake is a popular excursion place where you can sail and fish. Since the 1930s, the lake has been used for rowing internationally. The nature in and around Bagsværd Lake is varied and interesting. Breeding birds, in recent years are Bahri, Gri balýkçýl (colony at Ellesumpen / Radiomarken), Kuğu, Boz kaz, Çakýr (at Frederiksdal Skov), Şahin, Kerkenez (at Radiomarken), Alaca Baykuş, Guguk, Orman alaca ağaçkakanı, Tarla ardıcı (colony at Aldershvile Castle Park), and many other songbirds, tits, Bahçe Tırmaşıkkuşu , Kuzgun and Sığırcık and woodpeckers. In the summer Sumru and sometimes Karagagalı Sumru and Hazar sumrusu are seen.
During spring and autumn a lot of migratory birds are seen over the lake. Ötücü kuğu and Akyanaklý kaz are seen regularly. Of birds of prey Arı Şahini, Kızıl Çaylak, Paçalı şahin, Akkuyruklu kartal, Balık kartalı, Gök doðan and Gökçe delice can be seen. In easterly winds, flocks of Turna pass the lake. In the winter, you often see Altıngöz, Bahri and Kuzgun. Occasionally, flocks of Huş isketesi, İpekkuyruk and Kocabaş appear. There are good chances of seeing Yalıçapkını. It can be observed in several places around the lake, but especially behind Aldershvile Nursery. Random guests such as Kara ağaçkakan and Küçük ağaçkakan have also been seen at Bagsværd Lake several times. A rarity as Büyük kamışçın has also visited the lake, with up to two singing birds in the spring / summer respectively. years 2000 and 2011.
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Access
The nearest S-train station is Bagsværd Station. If you come by car, there are several parking options around the lake. It is possible to walk or bike all the way around the lake (7 km, see the route on the map below). Special nature areas include Aldershvile Castle Park, Radiomarken and Sophienholm.
