Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath

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15898 Henzendorf
15898 Henzendorf
Aussichtsturm Reicherskreuzer Heide
15898 Henzendorf
This tour leads through the region: Seenland Oder-Spree

Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath

Bird watching , Hiking tours
Length: 4 km
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Length: 4 km
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The Reicherskreuzer Heath is one of the best observation areas for open land birds in Germany. Rare species such as nightjars, hoopoes and woodlarks can be spotted here, especially in the evening. The hiking tour leads through an impressive heathland landscape and offers excellent opportunities to observe nature.
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  • Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath , Foto: Seendlandentdecker
  • Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath , Foto: Seenlandentdecker
Start / Finish:  Seating area at the former observation tower

Length / Duration: 4 kilometers, 1 hour

Nature of the route: mainly natural paths

Course: through the Reicherskeuzer Heath

Route description

Today's nature reserve “Reicherskreuzer Heide and Schwansee” extends over 2,840 hectares and was a military training area of the Soviet armed forces in Germany until 1992. Today it belongs to the Schlaubetal Nature Park and is a unique retreat for numerous bird species.

The tour begins at the seating area at the former observation tower - Pinnow road, which can be reached from a parking lot in Henzendorf. From here you can already enjoy a wide view over the heathland. In May, a particularly large number of birds can be observed, including woodcock, which fly along the edge of the forest with their characteristic “croaking” call. The soft cooing of the now rare turtle dove can also often be heard here.

On the way through the heath, hoopoes appear again and again, while woodlarks and tree pipits sing on the few bushes and trees. Shortly before nightfall, the fascinating spectacle of the nightjars begins. Their buzzing call can be heard from afar before they glide silently over the heath. Especially along the road between Reicherskreuz and Pinnow, these nocturnal birds can be observed mating and hunting for insects.

Best observation times

  • May to July: Evening hours for nightjars, turtle doves and woodlarks

  • Early summer: hoopoes and tree pipits along the heathland paths

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The Reicherskreuzer Heath is one of the best observation areas for open land birds in Germany. Rare species such as nightjars, hoopoes and woodlarks can be spotted here, especially in the evening. The hiking tour leads through an impressive heathland landscape and offers excellent opportunities to observe nature.
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  • Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath , Foto: Seendlandentdecker
  • Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath , Foto: Seenlandentdecker
Start / Finish:  Seating area at the former observation tower

Length / Duration: 4 kilometers, 1 hour

Nature of the route: mainly natural paths

Course: through the Reicherskeuzer Heath

Route description

Today's nature reserve “Reicherskreuzer Heide and Schwansee” extends over 2,840 hectares and was a military training area of the Soviet armed forces in Germany until 1992. Today it belongs to the Schlaubetal Nature Park and is a unique retreat for numerous bird species.

The tour begins at the seating area at the former observation tower - Pinnow road, which can be reached from a parking lot in Henzendorf. From here you can already enjoy a wide view over the heathland. In May, a particularly large number of birds can be observed, including woodcock, which fly along the edge of the forest with their characteristic “croaking” call. The soft cooing of the now rare turtle dove can also often be heard here.

On the way through the heath, hoopoes appear again and again, while woodlarks and tree pipits sing on the few bushes and trees. Shortly before nightfall, the fascinating spectacle of the nightjars begins. Their buzzing call can be heard from afar before they glide silently over the heath. Especially along the road between Reicherskreuz and Pinnow, these nocturnal birds can be observed mating and hunting for insects.

Best observation times

  • May to July: Evening hours for nightjars, turtle doves and woodlarks

  • Early summer: hoopoes and tree pipits along the heathland paths

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Address

15898 Henzendorf
15898 Henzendorf
Aussichtsturm Reicherskreuzer Heide
15898 Henzendorf
This tour leads through the region: Seenland Oder-Spree
Birdwatching in the Reicherskreuz Heath

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Tourist information

Tourismusverband Seenland Oder-Spree e.V.

Ulmenstraße 15
15526 Bad Saarow

Tel.: +49 (0) 33631-868100
Fax: +49 (0) 33631-868102

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