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Deponielachen Gaschwitz

Sachsen  >  Germany

This is a restored landfill site with two ponds close to lake Markkleeberger See.

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Most recent update 9 жовтня 2024

Description

Deponielachen Gaschwitz consists of two ponds: the Gaschwitzer Lache and the Crostewitzer Graben. These, combined with their grassy and foresty surroundings offer an interesting mix of birds such as Пірникоза сірощока , Пірникоза мала , Пірникоза велика , Чирянка мала , Попелюх звичайний , Набережник палеарктичний , Дятел малий , Дрімлюга звичайний , Крутиголовка звичайна , Вивільга звичайна and many more.

Details

Access

Deponielachen Gaschwitz is located 9 km south of Leipzig. Best way to get there is by bike. But the area is also in easy walking distance of the Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz railway station. If you are coming by car it is recommended to come via Gaschwitz and the Neuseenbrücke. From there, you can walk the rest. For cars there is a big parking on the Markkleeberger See. Press P on the map for directions to the Markkleeberger See parking lot.

The circular walk indicated on the map is starting from Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz railway station and is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Wetland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Deponielachen Gaschwitz is located next to a highway. Although there are walls against the noise, you can still hear it.

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