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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Steinfurt
Emsdetten

Emsdettener Venn Observation Tower

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Steinfurt
Emsdetten

Emsdettener Venn Observation Tower

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Emsdettener Venn Observation Tower

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

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    2. Emsdettener Venn Marshland – Fen grasses in the Emsdettener Venn loop from Westum

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    3. Emsdettener Venn Wetlands loop from Westum

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    August 31, 2019

    A super nice place

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      December 1, 2019

      Even in winter, the Venn is always good for a walk. ❄❄

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        September 7, 2019

        Peat cutting began in the Emsdetten Fens in the 15th century. The peat was used to produce fuel. The fen underwent its greatest transformation around 100 years ago when large areas were "cultivated" for agriculture, drained, and peat extraction intensified. The fens were declared a nature reserve as early as 1941 to preserve the last remnants of the raised bog. Today, only 100 hectares of the peat layer remain, and efforts are underway to restore the fens. In 2004, the fens were designated a FFH (Fauna-Flora-Habitat) area, a special protection category of the EU.

        The so-called "Umringweg" (circular trail) leads around the fens. Various stations have been set up along this path to provide information about the flora and fauna of the fen. The flyer about the fen, which can be found in a small wooden box at the Ahlintel hiking car park, is helpful for this. This flyer provides a wealth of interesting information about the moor and its flora and fauna.

        Along the trail, there's a 7-meter-high observation tower offering a magnificent view of the entire raised moor area. About 1 km before the Ahlintel parking lot, there's a viewing platform from which you can observe the birds on the wet meadows.

        The Emsdetten Moor is definitely worth a visit. Beautiful trails and fantastic views of the raised moor offer a wonderful nature experience.

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          January 26, 2020

          Great place for hiking

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            August 8, 2017

            Great way. Very good to go. Scenic very beautiful and interesting. Little asphalt. Recommended!

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              December 1, 2019

              In every season a nice place to go for a walk. 👍

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                December 2, 2019

                A nice place, here you can go for a walk all year round. 👍

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                  January 27, 2020

                  The Venn is worth a visit in every season.

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                    June 16, 2022

                    The view over the high moor can provide surprising animal encounters.

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                      November 23, 2024

                      Beautiful paths lead through the Venn. Various animal species can be observed.

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                        March 25, 2021

                        Not only here but actually everywhere from the circular path or nature trail you have beautiful views of the moor.

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                          March 21, 2024

                          The Emsdettener Venn is very interesting and very beautiful

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                            December 26, 2024

                            There are many moorland-typical plants and animals to see here.

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                              January 15, 2025

                              The Emsdettener Venn is an experience in every season, whether in sunshine or in the fog

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                                February 23, 2020

                                Silent natural oasis in every season

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                                  January 18, 2025

                                  The moor in the Emsdettener Venn is always interesting, there is always something new to see.

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                                    February 23, 2020

                                    old bales of peat can be seen here

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                                      February 4, 2025

                                      The Emsdetten Fens is beautiful, with always something going on. There are almost always hikers out and about.

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

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