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Ballastière de Bischheim

Alsace  >  France

Former gravel and sand extraction site that is transformed into a natural reserve and recreational area.

Added* by Isaak Marlin
Most recent update 1 February 2026
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Description

Ballastière de Bischheim is a former gravel and sand extraction site that is transformed into a natural reserve and recreational area. In winter, it is easy to observe many Tufted Duck and Common Pochard. There are also many Black-headed Gull and Yellow-legged Gull. In summer, there are only Mute Swan, Eurasian Coot and Great Crested Grebe and a few Little Grebe.

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Français: La Gravière de Bischheim, également appelée La Ballastière, est un ancien site d’extraction de graviers et de sable situé à Bischheim, près de Strasbourg. L'hiver, il est facile d'y observer de nombreux Tufted Duck et Common Pochard. Il y a également beaucoup de Black-headed Gull et de Yellow-legged Gull. En été, il y a seulement des Mute Swan , des Eurasian Coot et des Great Crested Grebe et quelques Little Grebe.

Details

Access

Ballastière de Bischheim is a former gravel and sand extraction site located in Bischheim near Strasbourg. It's quite far from the tram stop, so it's better to take the car or a bicycle. There's a large parking lot. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. The circular walk around the lake is approximately 2 km.

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Français: Ballastière de Bischheim est situé à Bischheim, près de Strasbourg. Assez loin de l'arret de tram, mieux vaut prendre la voiture ou le vélo. Il y a un grand parking. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir l'itinéraire. Le circuit pédestre autour de la Ballastière fait environ 2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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