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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

Experience the Rußweiher nature reserve

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4.8

(139)

401

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Experience the Rußweiher nature reserve

01:34

6.10km

30m

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On this tour, you'll explore one of Bavaria's first nature reserves – the Rußweiher. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to observe the diverse birdlife from observation stations, so it's best to bring your binoculars.

As you hike through the beautiful natural surroundings, you'll circle the Rußweiher and Rußloheweiher…

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Last updated: March 8, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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288 m

Muhmenmoor

Highlight • Natural

A creepy view of the characteristic moorland landscape with a fallen tree. It looks particularly mystical in the almost "apocalyptic" dark lighting conditions!

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2.25 km

Beautiful bird watching station in the pond area, very beautiful nature reserve and bird sanctuary, here you can see some rare birds.

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3.47 km

The bird sanctuaries "Großer Rußweiher" and "Eschenbacher Weiherkette" are among the oldest and most valuable nature reserves in Bavaria. Be sure to stop by.

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4.27 km

Beautiful viewing platform with seating and information board about the black-headed gull colony at the Rußweiher.

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5.60 km

Information boards on the sea - and the osprey, which were resident here after intensive protection measures and can be observed. Well done.

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5.85 km

A beautiful, elevated observation hut offers a good opportunity to observe the birdlife, protected from the elements. There's an information board about the formation of the pond area and the …

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6.10 km

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3.26 km

1.96 km

769 m

< 100 m

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3.72 km

1.54 km

769 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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May 10, 2025

On this tour, you'll explore one of Bavaria's first nature reserves – the Rußweiher. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to observe the diverse birdlife from observation stations, so it's best to bring your binoculars.



As you hike through the beautiful natural surroundings, you'll circle the Ru

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Trail Reviews

Enzian
March 24, 2024, Rußweiher

My house tour again on Sunday. The black-headed gulls aren't here yet, only the swans from the neighboring pond have found a new place here.

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After the long-awaited rain, cloudy skies, and pleasant temperatures, we packed our snacks and cameras and set off for the Rußweiher pond in the late afternoon. The cloudy sky promised exciting photos, and the cooler temperatures promised the absence of mosquitoes 😄 And indeed, it ended up being a few lovely, relaxing hours in our wonderful Upper Palatinate nature 😀😀

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The Grosser Russweiher bird sanctuary is located in the Upper Palatinate not far from the small town of Eschenbach. Wonderful circular trails, moors, mosses, creative people and wild nature round off the nature experience. 😉 The only thing missing were birds.😂

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Enzian
December 29, 2024, Rußweiher

Today I'm back on my house tour in typical grey. But no... something new! The beaver is back! He's been gone for a while, he was probably "removed" at the time.

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Enzian
June 19, 2025, Rußweiher

A lovely morning round. This year, there were far fewer black-headed gulls breeding than in recent years, but there were plenty of greylag geese.

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Enzian
May 16, 2021, Russweiher

At the moment the black-headed gulls are breeding. Their loud screeching, which can be easily heard from afar, is impressive, and watching them is an experience.

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Thanks to the intervertebral disc, I am currently on my rounds at home. But at least the larger of the two works again :)

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