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Hermelsbacher Friedhof

Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

Cemetery complex with many old trees, bushes, lawns and a pond.

Added* by Friedhelm Garbe
Most recent update 19 December 2021
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Description

The Hermelsbacher Friedhof is located in the Westphalian city of Siegen. The cemetery has a size of around eleven hectares. On the northwestern edge of the cemetery is a small lake. The cemetery is located on a hillside on the northwestern edge of the Siegen urban area in the Hermelsbachtal, embedded in the forest landscape of the Wellersberg. Ideal circular route for spotting a wide variety of birds. Among the birds you can see are Great Spotted Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Hawfinch, Common Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, Firecrest, Goldcrest, Eurasian Nuthatch and Short-toed Treecreeper.

Details

Access

Parking is possible at the southern and western entrances.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Please respect the rules and silence of the cemetery.

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