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Pfrentschwiese

Bayern  >  Germany

Silted lake with wet meadows, forest and moor. Chance to see birds like White-tailed Eagle, Common Snipe and Common Crane.

Added* by Matthias Herold
Most recent update 12 October 2022
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Description

The wet meadows of Pfrentschwiesen lie on a reservoir created in the Middle Ages that has completely silted up. There is a moor complex in the easternmost area. Characteristic birds are Common Snipe, Black Stork, Common Crane and White-tailed Eagle. Occasionally Lesser Spotted Eagle from the Czech Republic can be observed. In the center is the Pfrentschweiher state estate with red deer enclosures. Beavers are regularly found directly along the trail.

Details

Access

There is no connection to the train or bus. Access by car is possible. When you enter Pfrentsch, turn east at the fire station and follow the path. Alternatively enter Pfrentschweiher. The best parking possibility is at a shelter 600m before Pfrentschweiher: Coming from Pfrentsch, turn left. There are around 10 parking spaces. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathland , City/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Wet , High water possible , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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