"... Directly from the canal dyke you get a wonderful insight into the extensive subsidence and nature reserve Pöppinghausen Forest. Numerous bird species and even a gray heron colony can be observed on extensive water areas. The biotope is a relatively natural and structurally rich area for animals and animals Plant species within the metropolitan area. Due to the location directly on the Rhine-Herne Canal, parts of the biotope are relatively undisturbed. Although the adjacent canal is a technical waterway, it also serves as a guideline and orientation for many waterfowl. ... "
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November 22, 2022

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Also called "Castroper Everglades".

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Sarah

April 1, 2021

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Yesterday (March 2021) you could even see 2 beavers here.

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1. Bladenhorst Castle – König-Ludwig Route loop from Schloss Bladenhorst

10.5km

02:41

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Emscher River – König-Ludwig Route loop from Horsthausen

8.61km

02:12

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rhein-Herne Canal – Emscherland 2020 Park loop from Recklinghausen Süd

27.4km

06:59

80m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 517 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Monday 9 March

17°C

4°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Castrop-Rauxel, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Pöppinghäuser Wald Nature Reserve

1. Bladenhorst Castle – König-Ludwig Route loop from Schloss Bladenhorst

2. Emscher River – König-Ludwig Route loop from Horsthausen

3. Rhein-Herne Canal – Emscherland 2020 Park loop from Recklinghausen Süd

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