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Torfvennteich

Kreis Borken, Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

The 120-hectare fish ponds of the Herzogs von Croy are located near Dülmen. The Torfvennteich is part of it and is used for fish farming in summer.

Added* by Winfried Rusch
Most recent update 17 febrúar 2023

Description

The Torfvennteich is designated as a nature reserve. It is the heart of the "Dülmener Seenplatte" and is considered an insider tip among nature lovers. It is fished out at the beginning of winter and then it dries up well into January.

Details

Access

The Torfvennteich is located 8 km west of Dülmen. The place is easy accessible by car or by bike. You can park close to the bird hide. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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