The NSG Mengeder Heide, the Emscher Auen and the Parkhotel are definitely worth a visit. Great cycle paths, many highlights and beautiful views offer pure relaxation.

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Thorsten

May 15, 2022

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On the border of Castrop-Rauxel and Dortmund, between the Emscher and the Autobahn, there is a very special local recreation area: the "Emscher-Auen". Around an old farm and a huge flood retention basin, there is a new habitat for animals and plants.

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April 25, 2022

Cycling

Due to the increasing frequency of heavy rain events, the importance of landscape structures that serve water management is increasing. The large dimensions of the Emscher-Auen flood retention basin make it possible to hold 1.1 million cubic meters of water in an emergency. This significantly improves flood protection for the cities of Herne, Gelsenkirchen, Essen, Oberhausen and Dinslaken behind it.
In addition to its intended function, the retention basin has also established itself as a refuge for birds. (Source: EGLV)

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Top cycling routes to Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

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

40.4km

02:30

180m

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2. New Emscher river course – Restored Emscher loop from Dortmund Hbf

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02:53

110m

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3. Restored Emscher – Emscher Floodplain — North Side loop from Dortmund-Barop

41.7km

02:45

240m

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

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

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Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

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

2. New Emscher river course – Restored Emscher loop from Dortmund Hbf

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