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Emsdettener Venn

Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

A wetland with marsh, moor, reedbeds, wet meadows and forest. It is a beautiful spot to visit during sun rise.

Added* by Simon Bäumer
Most recent update 12 јуни 2024

Description

The Emsdettener Venn nature reserve is one of the few remaining raised bogs in Germany. The approximately 325 hectare area with moor, wet meadows, marsh, reed beds and forest attracts many birds. The site has several trails and two observation towers. Among the birds you can observe are блатна еја, црноглаво муварче, Синогушка, шумска трепетилка, голем српоклун свиркач, обично страче and жолтогрла стрнарка.

Details

Access

The Emsdettener Venn is located 5 km west of the town of Emsdetten. By bike, it takes about 15 minutes from the train station Emsdetten (regularly served by trains from Krefeld, Wuppertal, Hamm, Münster and Emden). If you arrive by car there a some small parking lots. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 6,5 km and can also be done by bike. The southern observation tower in the Emsdettener Venn is designed so that it can also be used by wheelchairs.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Moors/heathland , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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