 The Wieseck meadows between Großen-Buseck and the centre of Giessen are a popular recreation area for the people of Giessen.The saprobic index in the middle reaches of the Wieseck (at Großen-Buseck) is 1.77 which is considered "good" according to the WFD standards.In the lower reaches, within the urban area, it is 2.34, which is classified as "moderate".