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North Rhine-Westphalia

Retlager Bach Nature Reserve and Lakes

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Retlager Bach Nature Reserve and Lakes

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Retlager Bach Nature Reserve and Lakes

Recommended by 247 cyclists out of 269

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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    Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    1. Birkendamm Heidenoldendorf – Rethlage Crossing loop from Detmold

    21.6km

    01:20

    110m

    110m

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

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    2. Schlossgraben Detmold – Birkendamm, Heidenoldendorf loop from Ehlenbruch

    32.5km

    02:00

    150m

    150m

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

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    3. Rethlage Crossing – Fishing Ponds at Lage-Müssen loop from Oerlinghausen

    29.0km

    01:50

    280m

    280m

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

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    Tips

    January 22, 2024

    Several quarry lakes, surrounding meadow landscapes and habitats for some endangered species: the Retlager Bach nature reserve in the Lippe district is an important part of the region.

    There has also been a grazing project since 2023, as part of which, among other things, Scottish highland cattle have moved to the former premises of the Lage gravel works.

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      May 27, 2020

      The quarry lake is fenced. Here the animals have their rest and lapwings breed near the lake.

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        June 22, 2020

        it is wonderful. the water nice and clear. just lovely.

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          September 13, 2020

          Unfortunately, it's difficult to ride on bikes, many paths are no longer passable, and a lot of things have been closed
          on foot BUT DOABLE

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            August 10, 2022

            Nice photo motif. But please do NOT go swimming

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              August 10, 2022

              No longer suitable for bicycles. Walking is ok. Beautiful natural paradise.

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                September 13, 2020

                OKAY FOR PEDESTRIANS; BICYCLES NAJA

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                  August 10, 2022

                  Nice photo motif. Please DO NOT swim.

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                    July 30, 2021

                    Beautiful lake, but unfortunately fenced.

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                      Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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