Description
The Leopoldskroner Weiher is a popular destination for tourists and Salzburgians to go for a walk or jogging. There are a few benches around that can be used to rest and watch waterfowl and urban bird species. The lake is home to many native and exotic breeding bird species such as Крижень, Мандаринка, Гуска сіра, Казарка канадська, Пірникоза велика and also hosts a population of Гоголь зеленоголовий.
The southeastern part of the lake is a semi-natural, overgrown area that hosts many bird and fish. In the evening, chances are good for watching Чапля сіра, Чепура велика, Рибалочка блакитний that regularly hunt for small fish, amphibs and other food sources. During spring and autumn migration the lake is used as a stop-over site for various migratory species before crossing the Alps. Especially after extended rainy periods, birds accumulate and rare species such as Набережник палеарктичний, Бугай водяний or Квак звичайний have been spotted there.
West of the lake is a small forest. The Königswäldchen is home to Золотомушка жовточуба, Сойка звичайна, Дятел звичайний, Сіра сова and other woodland species.
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Access
The area is accessible by foot (30min) and bike (12min) from Salzburg city centre. A very nice walk with a view on the castle and Schloss Leopoldskron! In close proximity there´s free parking for cars.
