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Ballastière de Bischheim

Alsace  >  France

Former gravel and sand extraction site that is transformed into a natural reserve and recreational area.

Added* by Isaak Marlin
Most recent update 1 február 2026
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Description

Ballastière de Bischheim is a former gravel and sand extraction site that is transformed into a natural reserve and recreational area. In winter, it is easy to observe many Kontyos réce and Barátréce. There are also many Dankasirály and Sárgalábú sirály. In summer, there are only Bütykös hattyú, Szárcsa and Búbos vöcsök and a few Kis vöcsök.

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Français: La Gravière de Bischheim, également appelée La Ballastière, est un ancien site d’extraction de graviers et de sable situé à Bischheim, près de Strasbourg. L'hiver, il est facile d'y observer de nombreux Kontyos réce et Barátréce. Il y a également beaucoup de Dankasirály et de Sárgalábú sirály. En été, il y a seulement des Bütykös hattyú , des Szárcsa et des Búbos vöcsök et quelques Kis vöcsök.

Details

Access

Ballastière de Bischheim is a former gravel and sand extraction site located in Bischheim near Strasbourg. It's quite far from the tram stop, so it's better to take the car or a bicycle. There's a large parking lot. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. The circular walk around the lake is approximately 2 km.

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Français: Ballastière de Bischheim est situé à Bischheim, près de Strasbourg. Assez loin de l'arret de tram, mieux vaut prendre la voiture ou le vélo. Il y a un grand parking. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir l'itinéraire. Le circuit pédestre autour de la Ballastière fait environ 2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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