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Roer Meanders

Limburg  >  Netherlands

Beautiful old meanders of the river Roer on the border of the Netherlands and Germany.

Added* by Sam Mulders
Most recent update 28 March 2025

Description

Old meanders of the river Roer between de the Dutch village of Vlodrop and the German village of Effeld. If you walk a little further than the fishing area you have a good chance of seeing nice bird species. It is a varied and quiet area. Here and there are higher poplars with where you can sometimes find Golden Oriole. In addition, a beautiful view over the Roer to spot beavers and Common Kingfisher. With a bit of luck you have a chance of seeing Black Kite and Red Kite.

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Nederlands: Mooie oude meanders van de rivier de Roer op de grens van Nederland en Duitsland. Als je iets verder loopt dan het vissersgedeelte heb je een mooie kans op leuke vogelsoorten. Het is een mooi afwisselend en rustig gebiedje. Hier en daar staan hogere populieren met onder andere Golden Oriole. Daarnaast een mooi uitzicht over de roer om bevers en Common Kingfisher te spotten. Met wat geluk heb je kans op Black Kite en Red Kite.

Details

Access

These old meanders of the river Roer are located between de the Dutch village of Vlodrop and the German village of Effeld. The easiest way to park is along the Emsradeweg next to the bike shop (Daemen). Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. From here, walk towards Effeld and then turn right past the barrier.

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Nederlands: Deze oude meanders van de rivier de Roer liggen tussen het Nederlandse dorp Vlodrop en het Duitse dorp Effeld. Parkeren kan het makkelijkst langs de Emsradeweg naast de fietsenzaak (Daemen). Druk op P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving naar de parkeerplek. Vanuit hier richting Effeld lopen en daarna rechts langs de slagboom.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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Map

birdingplace
bird
hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
accommodation
Route
500 m

Top 5 birds

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Comments & Tips

Place to stay

Room in Gitstapper Hof from € 75 for 2 persons

Nationaal Park De Meinweg  >  Netherlands

The converted farm Gitstapper Hof near the village of Etsberg is an ideal place to spend the night near De Meinweg National Park. The farm used to supply the adjacent Gitstapper water mill with wheat for milling. The farm has recently been completely renovated and since this renovation it has been possible to spend the night at this authentic location. Gitstapper Hof is located close to the old water mill and two restaurants, but mainly in a wonderfully quiet area on the fields between the lake Effelderwaldsee and the adjacent forest.

Offer

Double room from €75 per night. Offer: for € 45.00 per person you can book a Burgundian breakfast and a delicious 3-course menu in the evening in the adjacent restaurant Aan De Hoeve.

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