Trip to The Wollmatinger Ried!
Details
GThe "Wollmatinger Ried" is one of the oldest and most important nature reserves on the German side of Lake Constance. Its shoreline reed areas, marshlands and alluvial forests are home to a fascinating world of flora and fauna. You may observe numerous rare and near extinct animal and plant species in their natural habitat. The NABU Konstanz Group has been protecting this 767-hectare nature and landscape conservation area since 1979.
Due to the sensitive flora and fauna, the Wollmatinger Marsh is closed to the public, but may be entered with experts from NABU. In addition to plants and animal lectures, regular tours provide information about the area’s history, modern threats and care of this sensitive biome.
During the tour you are likely to see or hear various species of waterfowl and wading birds, songbirds and birds of prey such as red and black kites.
Important notice: the guide will speak only German (Hoch Deutsch). They don't organise tours in English.
It is not possible to visit this area on your own and the dogs are not allowed.
You need to take your binoculars with you.
Practical info:
When: 5. May (Sunday)
How: We would go by car to Konstanz (Germany), which takes up to 60' drive.
Meeting time and place: 7:15 AM Nordstrasse (ZH) (details after you confirm your participation)
Cost: 20 FR (10 EUR for the tour + gas) - it is necessary to pay to book your place. The reservation has to be confirmed by 29/04.
You can also Twint me, pls ask in private chatt for details.
Tour starts: 8:30 AM (in Konstanz)
Tour finishes: 11:30 AM (in Konstanz)
After the tour we come back to Zurich and I leave you at Nordstrasse or you can get off on the way if you wish. We can also stop over for lunch somewhere on the way.
About the trip:
At the junction of the Upper and Lower Lakes, the Wollmatinger
the Wollmatinger Ried-Untersee-Gnadensee nature reserve.
Gnadensee. At 774 hectares, it is the largest nature reserve
on Lake Constance. With its extensive meadows,
and the shallow water zone in front of it, it is also one of the
it is also one of the most important nature reserves
on the German shore of Lake Constance. Around 600 plant species,
290 bird species and various mammals, amphibians and insects.
and insects find an important habitat here.
With respect for the sensitive flora and fauna
the Wollmatinger Ried is closed to the public,
but can be visited under the expert guidance of NABU.
Trip to The Wollmatinger Ried!