The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Sandruper Lake

Accessible paths: The main path of the landscape trail is well-maintained and largely accessible, making it ideal for a leisurely walk, a quiet bike ride, or a trip with a stroller. 🚶‍♂️🚲

Along the path, you will find several hidden observation huts. From these "hides", you can observe birds such as the lapwing, the shoveler duck, or with a lot of luck, even the rare ruff, without the animals noticing you. 🔭🦆

🚲✨ The landscape trail in the Rieselfelder Münster is a fascinating circular route that takes you deep into the heart of this internationally important bird protection area. It offers the perfect opportunity to experience up close the unique symbiosis between shaped cultural landscape and wild nature, without disturbing the sensitive ecosystems.

This is what "MünsterWiki" writes: "St. Josef is a Catholic parish church in Kinderhaus. Construction history: It was built in 1449 as a single-nave church for the leprosarium of the city of Münster, established in 1326 and 1342, and is located in the Liebfrauen-Überwasser deanery. In 1672 it received a tower and was extended by the chancel. It had two altars, one dedicated to St. Elisabeth and the second to St. Gertrud. In 1953, the church was extended by the left side aisle, the two transepts, and the chancel area. The dimensions and spatial design of the old church were preserved or adopted. In 1971, the chancel area was redesigned. In 1993, the sacristy was housed in an extension. History: The parish consisted of the surrounding farming communities with Coerde and Sprakel. On March 7, 1342, a chaplain was appointed by Bishop Ludwig II of Hesse. In 1672, Bishop Christoph Bernhard von Galen designated "St. JosefWP" as the patron of the church. On November 30, 1908, it became the parish church of the Catholic parish communities of St. Marien and St. Josef. Furnishings: The tower and the keystone of the chancel are adorned with the coat of arms of Christoph Bernhard von Galen. Hanns Wienhausen designed the windows and tabernacle. Since August 2008, the church has had "Stations of the Cross windows" designed by the artist Silke Rehberg. Will Horsten designed the altar and the cross above it. The organ was built by the Klais company."

It's also great with children. They can easily look through the hatches from the high seats.

🕊️🦢 The Rieselfelder Münster nature reserve is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in North Rhine-Westphalia and a popular destination for nature observers. Over 130 different bird species have already been recorded. Among the observed species are herons and common pochards, marsh harriers, short-eared owls, various wading birds (such as lapwings and greenshanks), bluethroats, and the rare little bittern. Numerous insects (dragonflies, butterflies) and amphibians also find a suitable habitat here. Heck cattle graze on the pastureland to maintain the open landscape.

🌿 Nature and Biodiversity The sewage fields are an outstanding biotope and serve as an important resting and moulting area for migratory birds. The area offers a diverse range of habitats, including shallow water zones, wet grasslands, pastures, and one of the largest contiguous reed beds in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Watch birds, cattle, and sheep, listen to the croaking frogs and quacking ducks, or simply enjoy the stunning natural scenery. It's beautiful here at any time of day or year 🤩!