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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Bird observation hut at the forest lake

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Bird observation hut at the forest lake

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Bird observation hut at the forest lake

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Location: Wassenberg, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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July 26, 2025

Hiking

This was once a birdwatching hide. It still is, in fact, one, but due to the vegetation in front of it, there are currently no birds to be seen here at all. At best, it's a hide with graffiti. There is still a sign listing birds you might see here, but you'd better find a spot elsewhere.

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saskia

December 4, 2024

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Here you can shelter from the rain. And at the same time watch the birds.

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Anneke B.

February 16, 2025

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From the hide you have a good place to watch the birds. There are also some information boards

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Elevation 30 m

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Thursday 21 May

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