Descripción
The Rohanschanze (1) is a barely visible defensive fortification dating back to the Thirty Years’ War. The former ramparts are now crowned with ancient oaks, and the Paloma Zurita can be seen here and in the surrounding fields.
Right next to the site lies a traditionally managed meadow enclosed by hedges (2), offering breeding grounds for birds of the cultural landscape that have become increasingly rare, such as the Alcaudón Dorsirrojo and the Colirrojo Real. During migration, Tarabilla Norteña and Tarabilla común are often spotted, and there are records of the Alcaudón Norteño from late autumn and winter.
The intensively cultivated fields around the area (3), visible from an observation platform facing north, provide resting places for migrating pipits, wagtails, and larks — mainly in spring, but also in autumn. Nearly every spring, the Aguilucho Cenizo is sighted passing through this corridor. It’s worth scanning the more distant trees for resting Cernícalo Patirrojo or Abejaruco Europeo — both rare species that are nonetheless seen here regularly. From these trees, you may also hear the distinctive song of the Torcecuello Euroasiático.
Those who follow the path further east reach the southernmost vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft (4), home to characteristic birds of these landscapes such as the Escribano Soteño and Escribano Cerillo, both of which breed here.
Nearly 200 species have been recorded in total — owing to the fact that the area is regularly visited by Graubünden’s most dedicated birders. Among the very rare sightings are two records of Alcaudón Chico (1967 and 1974), three of Alcaudón Común, one of Alcaraván Común, and, more recently, two of Terrera Común, a species that will likely appear here more often in the future.
Detalles
Accesso
The area is best reached either from Landquart train station (it's a bit tricky to find the way across the motorway and railroad tracks) or from Malans train station. Those are also the best parking spots if you arrive by car.
Terreno y habitat
Llanura , Agricultura , Pradera , Árboles y arbustos dispersosCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Otoño , VeranoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primaveraRuta
Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedasEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
To the north, the Siechenstuden and the Maienfeld vineyards can be visited (see the respective entries on this page).


