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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Bench With a View of Stausee Hengsen

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Bench With a View of Stausee Hengsen

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Bench With a View of Stausee Hengsen

Cycling

4.6

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Hiking

5.0

(2)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

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Location: Holzwickede, Kreis Unna, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Schwerte-Radler

February 22, 2024

Cycling

The Hengsen reservoir, created in 1937 to produce drinking water, is located south of Holzwickede and north of the Ruhr. A special feature is the “Island of Hengsen” between the lake and the river. In addition to sedimentation, the lake also serves to recharge groundwater and is part of the Hengsen waterworks. Despite its use for drinking water, there is a walking path on the west bank that provides insights into the lake's idyllic location. An island in the reservoir is home to a cormorant breeding colony, which, however, has largely destroyed the vegetation there.

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Michael Balster

November 25, 2024

Cycling

Always something going on and too crowded on weekends

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Holzwickede, Kreis Unna, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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