샬카우‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 호수

Goldbergsee, a 145-hectare reservoir, was originally created as a flood control basin. Today, it is one of the most popular recreational areas in Coburg. The lake was created at the end of 2010. Since then, it has become a popular destination for day trips. The idyllic surroundings offer beautiful views of the majestic Callenberg Castle, which overlooks the lake, and the Glender Wiesen bird sanctuary.

From the platform, you can observe a wide variety of birds and identify them using the information panels. However, the identification panels are quite faded and should be replaced.

Originally built to increase the low water level so that the cellulose works in Schwarza always had enough water. Today the dam is mainly used to produce drinking water.

The path around the Goldbergsee can be enjoyed at any time of year. Many water birds can be observed, part of the path leads through the forest, the rest along the lake. If you prefer peace and quiet, you should come during the week, as it can get crowded at the weekend.

The nature and bird sanctuary at Goldbergsee can be viewed beautifully from the viewing platform. Great view of the lake.

It also has supra-regional importance for the nationwide and cross-border biotope network. The newly created water areas of the Goldbergsee complement the diversity of habitats. Many rare animal and plant species that have even disappeared elsewhere can be observed here. Source: https://www.naturerlebnis.bayern.de/vergleich_bayernentdecker/47_ofr_goldbergsee.htm

The nature reserve “Bird Sanctuary Glender Wiesen” has existed since 1989. It is one of the few large wet meadow areas still existing in Upper Franconia. With the construction of the Goldbergsee to expose the city of Coburg to floods, large areas of the nature reserve were flooded in 2010. In addition to the biotope lake in the nature reserve was created south of the Grundsee railway line. New habitats, especially for waders and water birds, have been able to develop since then. The northern part of the Grundsee, like the nature reserve, is also an EU bird sanctuary. The Glender Wiesen area is now one of the most important meadow breeding areas in Upper Franconia. Source: https://www.naturerlebnis.bayern.de/vergleich_bayernentdecker/47_ofr_goldbergsee.htm

At the bird observation tower there are two informative boards about the bird species found here and the Glender meadows. The latter is a protected area of national importance. Informative and definitely worth reading.