Großes Bruch
Facts and practical information
The Großes Bruch is a 45 kilometres long wetland strip in Germany, stretching from Oschersleben in Saxony-Anhalt in the east to Hornburg, Lower Saxony in the west. ()
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Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Corn crake
The corn crake, also known as the corncrake or landrail, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the rail family. It breeds across Europe and Asia, migrating to Africa during the winter months. This elusive bird prefers grassland habitats and nests on the ground, laying...
Birds
Eurasian curlew
The Eurasian curlew, also known as the common curlew, is a large wading bird belonging to the Scolopacidae family. It is widely distributed, breeding across temperate regions of Europe and Asia. In Europe, it is often simply called the "curlew" while in Scotland, it is...
Birds
Hen harrier
The hen harrier is a captivating bird of prey belonging to the genus Circus, with its scientific name "cyaneus" translating to "dark-blue" in Latin. There's some debate among experts about whether the northern harrier and the hen harrier are distinct species or merely...
Birds
Montagu's harrier
Montagu's harrier is a captivating migratory bird of prey belonging to the harrier family. Named after the British naturalist George Montagu, it was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 as Falco pygargus. The genus name, Circus, derives from the Ancient...
Birds
Little owl
The little owl is a charming bird species that you can spot across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Interestingly, they have also established populations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom due to human introduction. These small, nocturnal birds belong to the true owl...
Birds
Großes Bruch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Daneil's Cave.
Saxony-Anhalt