Charlottenhofer Weihergebiet, Nature reserve in Schwandorf district, Germany
Charlottenhofer Weihergebiet is a nature reserve with ponds, wetlands, and forests in the Oberpfälzer Wald region. The area spans across multiple municipalities and contains different landscapes with varied plants and animal species.
The area was protected in 1988 to preserve the remains of historical ponds that had been partly destroyed by brown coal mining. This action was needed to safeguard the remaining water bodies and their natural functions.
The wetland area serves as a place where visitors can watch birds and animals in their natural surroundings. Local people value it as a destination for peaceful walks and wildlife observation.
The reserve is accessible through several marked trails that lead through different areas. Information panels along the routes explain the ecosystems and show which animals and plants live there.
The area is one of the larger protected zones in Upper Palatinate and hosts rare bird species that breed there. These birds depend on the specific conditions of the ponds and wetlands that are only optimally met in this location.
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