This small pond has a reason for its name. In 1913, a landslide occurred at this location, and the resulting hole filled with water. The sinkhole lake is located in a stunning landscape.

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January 10, 2022

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It happened in the early evening of April 14, 1913, between 6 and 7 p.m. The earth didn't rumble, and there was no sign of the impending natural disaster. Only a little water seeped out in some places on the surrounding farms and near the sinkhole. According to contemporary witnesses, a young boy rowing around the "Little Holy Sea" in his boat observed the bubbling lake. (Heimatverein Recke e.V.)

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October 4, 2021

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The smaller sinkhole lake even looks a bit more homely than its larger counterpart next door.

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1. Heiliges Meer – Teutoschleifen

9.21km

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

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2. Mittelland Canal – Great Holy Lake loop from Uffeln

12.4km

03:09

20m

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

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3. Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Obersteinbeck

6.86km

01:45

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Sunday 25 January

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-2°C

87 %

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Location: Hopsten, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Sinkhole Lake

1. Heiliges Meer – Teutoschleifen

2. Mittelland Canal – Great Holy Lake loop from Uffeln

3. Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Obersteinbeck

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