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Irrhain

Mittelfranken, Bavaria  >  Germany

The Irrhain near Nuremberg is a quiet oak woodland that is great for birdwatching, especially woodpeckers and typical forest songbirds.

Añadido* por Thomas Jungbauer
Última actualización 25 noviembre 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

The Irrhain is a small but ecologically valuable oak-hornbeam forest with historical significance. Characterised by old trees, dense undergrowth, and abundant deadwood, it offers a natural forest structure that supports a range of woodland bird species. For birdwatchers, the Irrhain provides a peaceful setting with opportunities to observe typical forest birds.

Commonly seen or heard species include Pico Picapinos, Pito Real, Pico Menor, and occasionally Picamaderos Negro. Other typical inhabitants are tits, Chochín Común, Petirrojo Europeo, Agateador Europeo, Mosquitero Silbador, and Curruca Capirotada. Due to the dense vegetation, birds are often easier to hear than to see, but patient observers will be rewarded with interesting sightings.

In addition to its regular species, the Irrhain occasionally hosts rarer birds. Notably, the Pico Mediano has been recorded here, relying on mature oak trees. Also Pito Cano can be seen with some luck. The Oropéndola Europea may be heard singing high in the canopy during summer. Cárabo Común are sometimes audible at dusk. During migration periods in spring and autumn, transient species such as Papamoscas Cerrojillo, Mosquitero Musical, or Colirrojo Real may briefly appear.

Detalles

Accesso

The Irrhain is located east of Kraftshof village near Nuremberg. Cars can be parked in front of the Friedhof Kraftshof approx. 500m to the west (click P on the map for directions), then it is a short walk to the forest. Public transport: The number 31 Bus travels from the northern part of Nuremburg city and goes through Kraftshof. The bus stop is marked 1 on the map.

The area can only be explored on foot. Bikes can be locked on the edge of the forest. Small, winding paths invite you to explore; the marked trail on the map (2 km) is just one example. This path also circles some of the surrounding farmland between the forest and the village.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Agricultura

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino estrecho , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

The Irrhain is more than just a forest – it is also a site of cultural and historical importance. In the 17th century, it was established by the Nuremberg literary society Pegnesischer Blumenorden as a retreat and symbolic landscape. Remnants of this era, including memorial stones and poetic references, can still be found throughout the woodland. Today, the Irrhain combines nature, silence, and literary history, offering a unique place for reflection, quiet walks, and birdwatching.

There is also a 300+ year old Pedunculate Oak tree just 200m south of the forest (marked 2 on the map). More information you find in the links below.

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