루넨‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

This section of the route is a well-paved footpath and cycle path with a view of the species-rich Lippe and Lippeauen nature reserve. With a bit of luck, you might even see a kingfisher.

The renaturation of the Emscher, previously known as the dirtiest river in Germany, is an outstanding example of environmental restoration work. Through this initiative, the river has transformed from a former industrial wastewater pipeline to a natural body of water. This change underlines the success of sustainable environmental projects and their positive impact on local flora and fauna. It impressively demonstrates how previously polluted areas can be revitalized through targeted measures.

Beautiful ways to admire the animal inhabitants of the Steve meadows

The Poitou donkey is an endangered breed of large donkey named after the Poitou area of western France.

In the middle of the industrial landscape, the last attempt to regain some nature, wedged between streets, bridges, tunnels and weathered goods stations along the fences....

The Steveraue in Olfen, which you have a beautiful view of from the three-arch bridge, Olfen's landmark, is on the SteverLandRoute, the family cycle path in the Münsterland: Here, information boards for adults and information boards especially for children (!) provide information about the great project. There are a total of 14 hands-on stations along the route. If you like, you can use the children's discovery card to travel from station to station, collect coin impressions and become a Stever expert. Have a look at our collection :)

A floodplain is newly created, after everything was straightened decades ago, today it looks largely natural again on the Stever in Olfen.

The Olfener Steveraue with its Heck cattle, storks, Konik horses and Poitou donkeys is simply worth seeing. A raft trip, which can be booked at the tourist office in Olfen, is a special experience.