Ölgangsinsel, Peninsula and nature reserve in Neuss, Germany.
The Ölgangsinsel spans 57 hectares with a length of 1.2 kilometers and width of 600 meters between Düsseldorf-Heerdt and Neuss harbor.
Since 1977, this area stands as the oldest nature reserve in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss district, deriving its name from historical eel fishing activities.
The peninsula maintains a significant gray heron colony and serves as a regular breeding ground for golden orioles, attracting bird researchers.
Regular Rhine floods submerge large sections of the uninhabited peninsula, creating temporary water bodies that support diverse aquatic ecosystems.
In 1966, researchers established experimental plots to study growth patterns of different hybrid poplars, which now form natural succession areas.
Location: Neuss
GPS coordinates: 51.22080,6.71806
Latest update: April 1, 2025 03:33
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