The brick pond in Erkelenz, formerly used as a sand and clay pit, served as a retention and infiltration basin for decades. Due to the intensive structural development and expansion of the city, with the associated sealing of open areas, the pond's capacity was soon exhausted during peak rainfall.

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S. M.

September 21, 2020

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Nice, worth seeing, small park in the middle of Erkelenz.

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Oliver🌍

May 13, 2024

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Small green oasis in Erkelenz

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Biotope Pond and Stream loop from Erkelenz

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Ziegelweiher Park – St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz loop from Erkelenz

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Karls Chapel – Biotope Pond and Stream loop from Erkelenz

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Elevation 80 m

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Thursday 2 April

13°C

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55 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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

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