Beskrivning
The Danube oxbow near Tegernheim is a quiet floodplain landscape with still backwaters, shallow channels, reedbeds, wet meadows, shrubs, and riparian woodland, creating a rich mosaic of habitats.
In winter, the Danube near Regensburg hosts resting salskrake and storskrake, along with bläsand and knipa. brunand and vigg are also common. Scarcer visitors include sångsvan, bläsgås and tundrasädgås, and on very rare occasions fjällgås. Careful scanning of shrubs may reveal Varfågel, while blå kärrhök is sometimes seen hunting overhead. From time to time havsörn can fly by.
With the first warm days of spring, waders such as storspov, rödspov, skogssnäppa, and enkelbeckasin appear. In April and May, numbers increase and are joined by brun kärrhök, Fiskgjuse, and Bivråk. From mid-April onward, fisktärna and årta become increasingly frequent on the water.
The site is especially attractive for its tranquility, seasonal bird diversity, and excellent opportunities to observe waterbirds and raptors at close range in a natural setting.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Donau Altwasser Tegernheim is located directly south of the town of Tegernheim. By car: From Regensburg, drive east on the B8 toward Tegernheim. Park in the village and walk to the Danube floodplain. Click on the P in the map for directions.
Public transport: Regular buses from Regensburg city center to Tegernheim (about 15–20 minutes). From the Tegernheim Gasthaus Federl bus stop (1), cross the village and walk or cycle to the oxbow along riverside paths.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Flod , Sjö , Gyttjig strand , Jordbruk , Vassar , Damm , Spridda träd och buskarFörhållanden
Platt , SumpigtRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Vår , Höst , VinterBästa tid för ett besök
Vår , HöstRutt
Asfalterad väg , Bred stig , GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , CykelFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
In addition to bird watching, the area also offers cultural attractions.
Walhalla is a striking neoclassical monument above the Danube, modeled after a Greek temple and offering panoramic views over the river valley. It commemorates notable figures from German-speaking history and culture.
Donaustauf is a small historic town on the Danube, known for its medieval castle ruins perched above the river. The town serves as the gateway to Walhalla and is a pleasant stop with river views and walking paths.


