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Mechower See und Wiesenlandschaft

Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

Lake Mechower See is part of the former border and part of the "Green Belt". The lake is surrounded by extensive pastureland with ponds.

Added* by Beate Juhl
Most recent update 3 december 2025
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Description

Mechower See und Wiesenlandschaft is a scenically beautiful area. Several bird species can be found there that are otherwise very rare in Schleswig-Holstein. There is a lovely hiking trail that can also be used by bicycle. pisana penica, veliki strnad, rjavi srakoper, rakar, can be observed in the meadows and on the lakeshore. At the pond rjavovrati ponirek, reglja, and modra taščica. The pond dries up in some years, then there are no water birds.

Details

Access

Mechower See und Wiesenlandschaft is located 25 km south of Lübeck, near the little village of Mechow. Press P on the map for directions. From Mechow, a hiking trail leads past the estate to the lakeshore. The path runs alongside the pond. The trail follows the lakeshore to the far end of the lake. On the other side of the pond is an observation platform, accessible from the local road. Another path leads along the lakeshore in the opposite direction. There is an observation tower there, but it is located quite a distance from the water. The indicated route on the map is about 4 km one way.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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