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Wurzacher Ried

Baden-Würtemberg  >  Germany

The Wurzacher Ried is located in southern Germany. It is one of the largest nature reserves and one of the most important moor areas in the region.

Added* by Berthold Grünhagen
Most recent update 22 Eylül 2025
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Description

The Wurzacher Ried is the largest intact and contiguous raised bog in Central Europe and also one of the largest nature reserves in Baden-Württemberg. The area is home to special species that depend on bogland and also provides habitat for specific migratory birds. Breeding birds include Arı Şahini, Benekli suyelvesi, Turna, Bıldırcın kılavuzu and Küçük yeşil ağaçkakan. Other birds that can be observed are Delice doğan, Büyük örümcekkuşu, Kızılsırtlı örümcekkuşu, Taşkuşu, Su kılavuzu, Küçük batağan, Leylek, Kervançulluğu, Büyük kamışçın and Kızıl Çaylak.

Details

Access

The Wurzacher Ried is located directly north of the town of Bad Wurzach. There are parking spaces all around the reserve. The best place to park is near Bad Wurzach. Press a P on the map for directions. From the parking you can explore the aera on foot or by bike.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Reedbeds , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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