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Krakower Obersee

Mecklenburg  >  Germany

The Krakower Obersee is a nature reserve in the Nossentiner / Schwintzer Heide nature reserve. There is an observation tower on the south bank.

Added* by Oliver
Most recent update 21 June 2023

Description

The Krakower Obersee nature reserve is an old nature reserve in Mecklenburg. It is the southern part of the Krakower See and includes the islands in the lake and the adjacent Dobbiner Niedermoor. White-tailed Eagle can be seen very well in the area. Many water birds can be observed all year round: Great Cormorant , Greylag Goose, Mallard , Gadwall , Tufted Duck , Common Pochard , Northern Shoveler , Grey Heron , Great Egret , Black-headed Gull , Herring Gull. In the winter months it serves the Nordic geese and swans as resting and sleeping waters. Especially during the autumn migration in November and December, up to 15,000 Taiga Bean Goose and Greater White-fronted Goose come in at dusk with a great spectacle.

Details

Access

There is a visitor center at the nature park administration in Karow.. The circular route around the whole lake is about 18 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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