The Cranenweyer is also called 'the Green Lung'. About fifty years ago a large reservoir was built to protect the area from flooding. Now it is a beautiful nature reserve where you can regularly spot cormorants.

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February 15, 2021

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The Cranenweyer, 'an der Cranen weyer' (weyer means pond), is the only reservoir in the Netherlands. It belongs to the domain of Kasteel Erenstein and has a water-regulating function to prevent flooding in the former municipality of Eygelshoven.

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Will

October 4, 2020

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A walk here is worthwhile in every season. The landscape, but also the animal world, is always different.

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1. Erenstein Castle – View of Cranenweyer loop from Kerkrade

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2. View of the Cranenweyer Reservoir – View of Cranenweyer loop from Eygelshoven Markt

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3. View of Cranenweyer – Erenstein Castle loop from Kerkrade

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Elevation 150 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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Location: Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands

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1. Erenstein Castle – View of Cranenweyer loop from Kerkrade

2. View of the Cranenweyer Reservoir – View of Cranenweyer loop from Eygelshoven Markt

3. View of Cranenweyer – Erenstein Castle loop from Kerkrade

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