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Kiesgrube Zschieren

Saxony  >  Germany

The Zschieren gravel pit is a former open-cast gravel and sand quarry on the outskirts of Dresden, most of which has now been restored to its natural state.

Geplaatst* door Mandy Thiele
Meest recente update 26 april 2026

Beschrijving

There are two lakes in the area, separated by a strip of land. The banks of the northern pond consist of gravel and sand, whilst the southern pond is surrounded by trees and has only very narrow or no large banks; however, there are a few areas of reeds. To the west of the ponds, renaturation work is still actively underway. In addition to the ponds, the area also features meadows, hedgerows, fields and a small wooded area.

Whilst around the southern pond one can mainly hear and see songbirds such as the Tjiftjaf, Pimpelmees, Koolmees, Grote Karekiet, Bosrietzanger, Zwartkop, Braamsluiper, Grasmus and Heggenmus, the pond itself is often home to Dodaars, Fuut, Wilde Eend and Grauwe Gans. At the northern pond, you can mainly spot Kuifeend, Meerkoet, Mandarijneend and Knobbelzwaan. On the patch of meadow between the ponds, you will frequently find Roodborsttapuit, Rietgors and Sprinkhaanzanger. In the hedge by the road to the east of the ponds, you can find Grauwe Klauwier, Geelgors and Grote Bonte Specht.

Details

Toegang

Kiesgrube Zschieren is located north of the town of Heidenau. You can reach the area by car from Heidenau or Dresden and park along Zschierener Elbstraße. It is also possible to get there by public transport. From Heidenau railway station (1), it is a walk of approx. 1.5 km. From the Heidenau Rathaus bus stop (2), it is then a walk of approx. 800 m to the area. From the Dresden Tronitzer Straße bus stop (3), it is approx. 700 m to the area.

Terrein en leefgebied

Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Vijver , Rietvelden , Landbouw , Stad/dorp

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Stoffig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Herfst

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente , Voorjaarstrek

Route

Smal pad , Verharde weg , Onverharde weg , Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

The area is mainly used by local residents as a recreational spot at weekends and on warmer evenings. Although swimming is officially prohibited, both lakes are used for this purpose on warm days.

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