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Fürstenkuhle Nature Reserve

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Fürstenkuhle Nature Reserve

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  • Location: Gescher, Kreis Borken, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    February 21, 2022

    Cycling

    The Fürstenkuhle is a high moor remnant with a central large heath pond surrounded by swamp forest. Typical high moor vegetation has been preserved in places. The forest area is surrounded by extensively used grassland and wet meadows with some artificially created banks, which are frequented by resting and breeding birds. The flora and fauna of the Heideweiher and its surroundings are unique in North Rhine-Westphalia.
    (Source Nature Conservation and Promotion Association Gescher/Hochmoor e.V.)
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    December 17, 2024

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    I am always amazed that there are people who fight to preserve such places.
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    January 24, 2026

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    The Fürstenkuhle (Prince's Hollow) is part of the northern section of the Weiße Venn (White Fen), formerly the largest moorland area in the Münsterland region. The name does not originate …
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    Angelparadies Hochmoor – Berkel River Landscape loop from Coesfeld (Westf)

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 60 m

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    Location: Gescher, Kreis Borken, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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