미켈라우 임 슈타이거발트‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 호수

But many other animals and plants can also be discovered here. The newly created habitats in former gravel pits are now populated. Frogs and dragonflies cavort in the waters. In summer you can find numerous butterflies on the floodplain meadows. There are also rarer species such as the dark-breasted bluebird, whose caterpillars develop in ant nests. Cycle paths, a lookout tower and an adventure trail with numerous information points invite you to visit the Mainaue all year round. https://www.naturerlebnis.bayern.de/vergleich_bayernentdecker/20_ufr_mainaue.htm

The “Mainaue bei Augsfeld” nature reserve is an important European breeding area for native bird species and a resting area for migratory birds. Rare and typical floodplain habitats and animal species of European importance are also still widespread in the area. Natural, nutrient-rich lakes have formed in the area of former river loops, which were separated by the dynamics of the river. But such contrasting habitats as fens and dry sandy grasslands can also be found alongside riparian forests and meadows. Bird species such as the sandpiper, little ringed plover and the great egret feel at home in this varied area. An adventure trail enables ideal observation of this rich bird world. An observation hill and additional shelters hidden near the bank make undisturbed observation easier. https://www.naturerlebnis.bayern.de/vergleich_bayernentdecker/20_ufr_mainaue.htm

The hamlet “Winkelhof” is surrounded by forest between meadows and fish ponds in a valley floor of the Steinachbach, west of Buch. The group of buildings consists of four farms, with the forester's house and the front half-timbered building shaping the appearance of the hamlet. The forester's house, a former water and forest castle, was built by the Lords of Thüngfeld. This house stands on a kind of island and is surrounded by a pond except for the driveway. In 1421 the entire hamlet, including the agricultural land, became the property of the Ebrach monastery. Two former forest workers' houses, including the half-timbered building mentioned, have been owned by the Benedictine Münsterschwarzach Abbey for around 20 years. The place name "Winkelhof" was derived from the original medieval farming settlement "Winkele", which existed south of the hamlet and which was dissolved in the Middle Ages. (Source: https://www.ebrach.de/unsere-gemeinde/ortsportrait/ortsteile/winkelhof)

One of several great observation towers along the Main floodplains, which provide beautiful views of flora and fauna along the Maine and its magnificent lake landscape.

Enjoy pure nature, the tranquility of the lake, a bench invites you to linger. Just beautiful.

Magnificent view of the lakes in the Mainauen nature reserve near Augsfeld. A walk around the lake is worthwhile in all seasons.

Large lake with a small island in the middle and several ponds with a reed belt around it. Here you can see many species of waterfowl.

Unfortunately the tower was closed. I would have liked to have had the view over the protected area.