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Maienfeld Vineyards and Orchards

Grisons / Graubünden  >  Switzerland

Wonderful vineyards and orchards, rich in structure and home to species that are otherwise rare in our intensively used cultural landscape.

Dodane* przez Peter Wittemann
Ostatnia aktualizacja 16 marca 2025
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Opis

The vineyards above Maienfeld are famous not only for their excellent wines but also as the setting of Johanna Spyri’s "Heidi." Consequently, they are a popular tourist destination - both a blessing and a challenge for birdwatchers. You will never be alone here, but the well-developed area offers many conveniences such as fountains, benches, well-maintained paths, and taverns. And in terms of birds, the area does not disappoint: thanks to the southwest-facing slopes, the ecological approach of many winemakers, and conservation efforts aimed at preserving a diverse landscape of hedgerows, vineyards, old deciduous trees, and dry stone walls, this region harbors an impressive variety of heat-loving breeding birds of open cultural landscapes - many of which are rare elsewhere in Central Europe.

The suggested route begins in the picturesque town of Maienfeld. The kawka nests in the church - one of only a dozen breeding sites in the canton. The path then leads through the well-known vineyards, followed by orchards and, along the lower edge of a subalpine coniferous forest, an ancient oak forest. Including birdwatching stops, the walk takes about three hours - possibly longer, as birds in the vineyards are well-hidden. A visit during peak morning activity is highly recommended.

The most attractive species of the vineyard slopes include gąsiorek, cierniówka, pleszka, cierlik, and kląskawka. In the scattered tree stands, it is worth looking for krętogłów, wilga (zwyczajna), and siniak. The call of the kukułka is often heard. While other woodpecker species are common, there have also been occasional sightings of the dzięcioł zielonosiwy. Higher up, one might spot głuszek, pokląskwa, and piegża.

There is also the possibility of encountering birds from mountain forests or higher elevations - jastrząb, płochacz halny, or a soaring orzeł przedni are all possible sightings. For other alpine species such as the śnieżka or grouse, a hike further uphill is required.

Among the rarities recorded here are about a dozen sightings of the kobczyk and błotniak łąkowy during migration.

Szczegóły

Dostęp

The site is easily accessible via public transport, with Maienfeld railway station serving as the starting point. Those traveling by car should also park at the station, as roads and parking options further up are narrow and limited. While the paths are well-maintained, some are steep; only those built for vehicular traffic are wheelchair accessible.

Teren i siedlisko

Las , Góry , Rolnictwo/uprawy , Rzadkie drzewa i krzewy , Łąka , Miasto/wieś

Warunki

Pagórkowaty

Trasa dookoła

Tak

Czy luneta będzie przydatna ?

Nie

Udany sezon obserwacyjny

Wiosna , Jesień , Lato

Najlepszy czas na wizytę

Wiosna

Trasa

Szeroka ścieżka , Droga nieutwardzona

Poziom trudności szlaku pieszego

Łatwy

Dostępne

Pieszo , Wózek inwalidzki

Czatownia/platforma obserwacyjna

Nie

Dodatkowe informacje

It is advisable to familiarize oneself with the calls and songs of target species beforehand. This region is a paradise for songbirds, and on a warm spring day, one can get a sense of how bird songs once filled our landscapes!

Wine lovers will also find plenty to enjoy here; the wines are generally high-priced but of outstanding quality. Those planning to dine at a restaurant after birdwatching should consider making a reservation in advance.

Similar birdwatching opportunities can be found in other locations within the Bündner Herrschaft, such as Fläsch, Jenins, and Malans.

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