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Cormorant Island – Hengsen Reservoir

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Kreis Unna

Holzwickede

Cormorant Island – Hengsen Reservoir

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

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1. View of Hengsen Reservoir – View of the Ruhr at Schwerte loop from Dellwig

14.9km

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

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2. View of the Ruhr at Schwerte – View of Hengsen Reservoir loop from Unna

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

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3. Hengsen Reservoir – View of Hengsen Reservoir loop from Holzwickede

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01:22

180m

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

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Silvia

July 24, 2023

One of my favorite places... Perfect for a break

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Michael Balster

January 3, 2024

Always beautiful. You can unwind there.

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Schwerte-Radler

February 22, 2024

The Hengsen reservoir, located north of the Ruhr and south of Holzwickede, is known for its idyllic location and the cormorant island. This small island in the middle of the lake is home to a breeding colony of cormorants. Over the years, the cormorants' concentrated excrement has largely destroyed the island's vegetation. The Hengsen reservoir is also used to produce drinking water and borders the Bahnwald nature reserve directly to the north. Despite being used for drinking water, there is a walking path at the western end of the lake that provides a direct view of the lake and the island. The quiet location also benefits the endangered wildlife.

In addition to the cormorants, the Hengsen reservoir also offers bird watchers the opportunity to observe other bird species such as greylag geese, Canada geese, mute swans, Egyptian geese, mallards, little grebes, great crested grebes and tufted ducks. The area is best explored by bicycle, with parking available approximately 1 km away. The approximately 10 km long circular route leads through forest, grassland, agricultural areas, along the lake and through urban areas. The conditions are flat and the route is easy to walk, making it an ideal destination for bird watchers and nature lovers.

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

Cormorant Island – Hengsen Reservoir

1. View of Hengsen Reservoir – View of the Ruhr at Schwerte loop from Dellwig

2. View of the Ruhr at Schwerte – View of Hengsen Reservoir loop from Unna

3. Hengsen Reservoir – View of Hengsen Reservoir loop from Holzwickede

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