Descrição
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 Pombo-bravo 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 Picanço-de-dorso-ruivo and the Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca. During migration, Cartaxo-nortenho and Cartaxo-comum are often spotted, and there are records of the Picanço-grande 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 Tartaranhão-caçador is sighted passing through this corridor. It’s worth scanning the more distant trees for resting Falcão-de-pés-vermelhos or Abelharuco-comum — both rare species that are nonetheless seen here regularly. From these trees, you may also hear the distinctive song of the Torcicolo.
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 Escrevedeira-de-garganta-preta and Escrevedeira-amarela, 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 Picanço-pequeno (1967 and 1974), three of Picanço-barreteiro, one of Alcaravão, and, more recently, two of calhandrinha, a species that will likely appear here more often in the future.
Detalhes
Acesso
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 e Habitat
Planice , Agricultura , Campina , Árvores e arbustos dispersosCondições
PlanoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , Outono , VerãoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração da primaveraRota
Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
To the north, the Siechenstuden and the Maienfeld vineyards can be visited (see the respective entries on this page).


