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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Borken
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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

02:12

8.63km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Zwillbrocker Venn

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900 m

Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight • Lake

Very popular place for bird watchers. From the pulpit you have a good view of the water without disturbing the birds.

The pulpit a little further east is usually a little quieter.

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1.70 km

Zwillbrocker Venn

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In 2019 there were again some flamingo pairs to watch - it is worth the various viewpoints "try it out".

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1.84 km

Flamingo Viewing Platform at Zwillbrocker Venn

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Zwillbrocker Venn is a nature reserve on the Dutch-German border. The forest and swamp area was created after peat was cut here. Many birds perch here, including a colony of …

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2.29 km

Forest path at Zwillbrocker Venn

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A detour to De Leemputten is definitely worthwhile.

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3.08 km

Nature Trail at De Leemputten

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Nice little nature reserve with beautiful lakes where you can spot water birds.

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3.37 km

Wooden boardwalk on Veenweg

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Nice path across the meadow.

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3.77 km

De Leemputten Nature Park

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In 1892 a brick factory was established in Groenlo. The clay for the production of roof tiles and bricks was obtained from the clay pits. In January 1975 the end …

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3.82 km

Leemputtenweg Nature Trail

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Swampy landscape, many small black pools with lots of dead wood. Be careful during the mosquito season. We were lucky, it was still too cold.

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8.63 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.07 km

2.60 km

878 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

2.16 km

756 m

219 m

122 m

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July 19, 2026,Flamingos, Zwillbrocker Venn
After a tour of @Kaktus&Edelweiß🌵🏔 ,
Thank you for the inspiration!!!

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