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Description
One of Hamburgs biggest nature reserves lies in the north-east of the city and boasts a wide variety of habitats and lots of special wildlife. In addition to enigmatic birds such as Common Crane, White-tailed Eagle, Eagle Owl or Black Woodpecker, many inconspicuous species such as River Warbler, Pied Flycatcher or Hawfinch can be found. Furthermore, the reserve boasts a huge list of mammals, including huge Red Deer and Fallow Deer (best observed in autumn), herps, rare dragonflies and butterflies, etc.
Details
Access
By car: There are several parking spots around the Duvenstedter Brook, but the best spot is next to the BrookHus at Duvenstedter Triftweg 140. One can also park near Wiemerskamp (Wiemerskamper Weg 1-5) or along the Herrenhausallee (parking at intersection with Brügkamp).
By metro: Drive the subway "U1" until the last stop "Ohlstedt". Then go north for about 3km. You can already watch and listen for birds during the walk through the Wohldorfer Wald
The Duvenstedter Brook is closed to cars, so one has to either walk or go by bike. Since the distances are quite large, a bike is definitely helpful, but not all trails allow these
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Plain , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
There's a visitor center at Duvenstedter Triftweg 140. Opening times can be found here: https://www.hamburg.de/brookhus/
Besides birding, one of the main attraction to the reserve are the rutting seasons of Red Deer (September-October) and Fallow Deer (September-November), that can be comfortably observed from the many viewing spots.
Please, dont leave the trails!