The Schaagbachtal nature reserve is located in the town of Wassenberg in the district of Heinsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The area, which consists of three sub-areas, extends north-west, north and north-east of the core town of Wassenberg along the Schaagbach, a right tributary of the Rur.

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A beaver also lives here.

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Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city will find Schaagbachtal Marsh a tranquil, almost magical place. The area is characterized by expansive marshes and a network …

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1. View of the Schaagbach – Wetland at the Schaagbach loop from Wildenrath

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2. Wetland at the Schaagbach – View of the Schaagbach loop from Wildenrath

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3. Wetland at the Schaagbach – Birgeler Primeval Forest loop from Wildenrath

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Wegberg, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Schaagbachtal Marsh

1. View of the Schaagbach – Wetland at the Schaagbach loop from Wildenrath

2. Wetland at the Schaagbach – View of the Schaagbach loop from Wildenrath

3. Wetland at the Schaagbach – Birgeler Primeval Forest loop from Wildenrath

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