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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Kreis Bergstraße
Lorsch

Hans Ludwig Tower on the Weschnitz Island

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Lorsch

Hans Ludwig Tower on the Weschnitz Island

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Hans Ludwig Tower on the Weschnitz Island

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    Location: Lorsch, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    January 9, 2020

    This observation tower stands here between "duck trap meadows" and the "long meadows". From here you have a wide view of the bird sanctuary "Weschnitzinsel".
    The Lorsch ornithologist Hans Ludwig is the namesake for this tower. He has made a name for himself with this natural gem (the largest contiguous grassland area in South Hesse).

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      May 7, 2023

      The 10 meter high tower stands on the Weschnitzinsel, an important nature and bird sanctuary near Lorsch. From the top there are beautiful views across the Ried to the Bergstrasse. Interesting bird and animal sightings are possible.

      The reunification of the Weschnitz arms “Alte- und Neue Weschnitz” and the renaturation of the large meadow areas in the nature and bird sanctuary “Weschnitzinsel von Lorsch” are important nature conservation measures in the Lorsch area. The artificial river arms of the Old and New Weschnitz are to be merged and meander freely through their floodplain again in their old bed. This is intended to improve the watercourse situation, the water meadows, the living conditions for the many breeding and resting birds and all other inhabitants of the open floodplain landscapes.

      Many birds rest on the Weschnitzinsel on their way home and away. After the long flights, they can rest and eat there. Depending on the weather, cranes, lapwings, golden plovers, snipes, herons and birds of prey can be observed. Numerous Nordic duck species can be found on the water surfaces.

      The Hans-Ludwig-Turm offers a good view of the resting birds. Bring binoculars!
      The tower was named after Hans Ludwig, ornithologist, distinguished conservationist and honorary ring bearer of the city of Lorsch.
      Source: bergstrasse-odenwald.de/detail/id=62f36a9b3ec642215fa11a9c

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        May 18, 2020

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