War used to be played here - today nature is allowed to unfold. Whether on foot or by bike, it's just beautiful and there's something new to discover at every fork in the road. Just pause, listen and observe.
Please stay on the paths so that plants and animals can continue to live undisturbed.

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February 22, 2024

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The Hengsen-Opherdicke training area, also known as the Holzwickede-Hengsen training area, has an interesting history and today serves as a local recreation area. Originally established in 1935 in the communities …

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Elevation 140 m

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Thursday 26 March

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

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