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Klövensteen and Schnakenmoor

Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

A large area of forest and marsh. Over 100 species can be seen here throughout the seasons.

Added* by Judith Friedlaender
Most recent update 27 March 2021

Description

The Klövensteen and the surrounding marshland Schnakenmoor - Butterbargsmoor are part of one of the biggest conservation areas of Hamburg. The Klövensteen is located in the east of Hamburg, not far from the river Elbe. Birds you can see here include Northern Lapwing, White-tailed Eagle and European Stonechat . The area has an extended road and path network, leading to multiple opportunities to go for a walk, a bike ride or a ride on a horse.

Details

Access

Parking is possible at the near game reserve Wildgehege Klövensteen or the little restaurant Pony-Waldschänke. To get there by train, you may take the S1 from Hamburg to Rissen(S), followed by a 30 minute walk.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Mud flats , Agriculture , Grassland , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Summer , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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