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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Olaf Günther

April 26, 2023

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very nice gravel sector at the Hengsen reservoir

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Manfred

June 26, 2024

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The picture says it

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1. View of the Hengsen Reservoir – View of the Ruhr loop from Hennen

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2. View of the Ruhr – View of the Hengsen Reservoir loop from Fröndenberg

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3. View of the Hengsen Reservoir – View of the Ruhr in Schwerte loop from Naturschutzgebiet Strickherdicker Bachtal

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

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Hengsen Reservoir in Bahnwald Nature Reserve

1. View of the Hengsen Reservoir – View of the Ruhr loop from Hennen

2. View of the Ruhr – View of the Hengsen Reservoir loop from Fröndenberg

3. View of the Hengsen Reservoir – View of the Ruhr in Schwerte loop from Naturschutzgebiet Strickherdicker Bachtal

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