Several rare and endangered species can be found at the Effelder Waldsee and in the surrounding area. These include the little ringed plover and several diver species, which even breed …

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January 23, 2025

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Depending on the weather, atmospheric view of the lake.

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February 16, 2025

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An old gravel pit, now a nature reserve with many water birds

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Best Hikes to Effelder Forest Lake

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1. View of Waldsee Effeld – Gitstappermolen loop from Effeld

6.31km

01:36

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Waldsee Effeld – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Effeld

8.13km

02:03

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rur Riverside Trail in Roerdal – Gitstapper Mill loop from Herkenbosch

9.70km

02:28

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

Weather

Monday 26 January

5°C

-1°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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

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Effelder Forest Lake

1. View of Waldsee Effeld – Gitstappermolen loop from Effeld

2. View of Waldsee Effeld – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Effeld

3. Rur Riverside Trail in Roerdal – Gitstapper Mill loop from Herkenbosch

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