The Top 20 Lakes around Velen
Looking to visit the best lakes around Velen? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Velen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 30, 2025
Pröbstingsee Recreation Area
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The leisure and recreation lake with the more than 100,000 square meter large Pröbstingsee offers many possibilities: pedal boats, paddle boats and rowing boats, climbing forest, mini golf, playgrounds, bathing lake and much more.
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Pröbsting Lake
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Cycle or walk around Lake Pröbsting and then relax with a cool or hot drink in the boathouse beer garden.
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Kuhlenvenn Birdwatching Platform
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Lots of wild geese, absolutely worth it. Great shelter and observation hut. Don't forget binoculars. The surrounding area is also wonderful to explore by bike!
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Heidesee Nature Reserve (Coesfeld)
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Beautiful fenced nature reserve .. In the lake many frogs are tampering .. Class Noise 👍
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Kranenmeer
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A must for photographers and nature lovers, the rare moor frog as a motif in spring and various dragonflies in summer.
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