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North Rhine-Westphalia

Pioneer Basin 3 (Former Gravel Pit)

North Rhine-Westphalia

Pioneer Basin 3 (Former Gravel Pit)

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Pioneer Basin 3 (Former Gravel Pit)

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Road cycling

3.6

(8)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Wahner Heide

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Tips

March 27, 2021

Hiking

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

Hiking

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

Hiking

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

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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