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Baggersee

Alsace  >  France

The former gravel pit Baggersee near Strasbourg has become a large body of water surrounded by greenery.

Added* by Isaak Marlin
Most recent update 30 ledna 2026
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Description

Baggersee is a popular recreational lake created from a former gravel pit. It is easy to observe lyska černá and labuť velká with their young (summer). In winter, Racek středomořský arrive in large numbers accompanied by kormorán velký and polák chocholačka.

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Français: Né de l’extraction de gravier, le Baggersee est devenu en un grand plan d’eau entouré de verdure. Il est facile d'y observer des lyska černá et des labuť velká avec leurs petits (été). En hiver, les Racek středomořský viennent en grand nombre accompagnés de kormorán velký et de polák chocholačka.

Details

Access

Baggersee is located just south of Strasbourg, in the town of Illkirch-Graffenstaden. It's easily accessible by public transport from Strasbourg city center, with tram line A. From the tram stop (1) it is a short walk to the Baggersee. You can also park near the lake. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

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Français: Baggersee est situé juste au sud de Strasbourg, dans la ville d'Illkirch-Graffenstaden. Facilement accecible avec la ligne A (1), il faut tout de même marcher 10 minutes.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Lake , Beach

Conditions

Sandy , Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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