The Geeste reservoir is an artificial lake that was built in the 1980s to serve as a cooling water basin for the Lingen nuclear power plant. However, the value of the Stillsee for improving the quality of life in the region was recognized and so the lake developed into a popular local recreation area. In addition to the 850-meter-long sandy beach with sunbathing lawn, there are also gastronomic offers and the lake can be wonderfully explored on the hiking and cycling path.

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October 25, 2020

Hiking

An 850 meter long beach with sunbathing area invites you to laze around

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Berger

November 27, 2018

Hiking

Round around the reservoir is very nice. The reservoir was artificially created for emergency water of the nuclear power plant.

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1. From the moor to the beach

53.0km

03:19

80m

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

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2. Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Ems Cycle Path loop from Meppen

86.4km

05:03

150m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Geeste Reservoir – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Lingen (Ems)

24.5km

01:32

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Location: Lingen (Ems), Landkreis Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Geeste Reservoir

1. From the moor to the beach

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