Pool 3 is a former gravel pit that has been filled with water and is now part of a nature conservation project. Sea cans grow here and rare dragonfly species find a favorable habitat there.

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Mica the white Puschel

June 3, 2018

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In Basin III, the gravel pit operator encountered solid Devonian rock after just a few meters, and groundwater quickly filled the basin on the edge of the motorway. It was …

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Birgit Bossbach

April 25, 2021

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Pioneer Basin 3 was created artificially, but now offers a resting place for migratory birds. Entering the banks is prohibited.

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