A new local recreation area has existed on the city limits between Dortmund-Mengede and Castrop-Rauxel-Ickern for several years. Designed as a flood retention basin (HRB for short), it is primarily intended to protect downward-facing settlement areas. The HRB, through which the Emscher flows, also opens up unique natural spaces, many rare bird species find new breeding and resting areas here.

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Christoph Schäfer

August 12, 2021

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What used to be a stinking sewer is now a highlight of my tours.

Fortunately, the Emscher's former smell is history.

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Eileen #NatureGirl🥾

July 3, 2022

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One of the most beautiful places along the way. From here in the direction of Dortmund begins the most beautiful part of the way. There are a total of 6 pools, all of which can be bypassed. There are also rest stops and restaurants along the way.

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1. Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf

36.1km

02:34

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2. Emscher Floodplain — North Side – König Ludwig Trail loop from Castrop-Rauxel Merklinde

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3. Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck

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240m

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Elevation 60 m

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

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View of the Emscher Sluice and Flood Retention Basin

1. Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf

2. Emscher Floodplain — North Side – König Ludwig Trail loop from Castrop-Rauxel Merklinde

3. Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck

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