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Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

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Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

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4.5

(10)

166

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Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

00:45

6.38km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Zwillbrocker Venn

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2.42 km

Smugglers' Path and Historic Border Stone — Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight • Historical Site

In the immediate vicinity there is a rest area, a refuge and the transition to Ellewicker field.

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2.44 km

Smugglers' Route in Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The historic smuggling route in Zwillbrocker Venn (also known as Schmugglerpfad) runs directly along the German-Dutch border near Vreden in Westmünsterland and connects the region with the Dutch Achterhoek. Today, …

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4.38 km

Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight • Natural Monument

If the flamingos are there and not in their winter quarters in the southwest of the Netherlands, it's just great to see this big colony outside a zoo. It is …

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4.55 km

Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.55 km

Lake in the Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight • Lake

The Lachmöwensee is the heart of the Zwillbrocker Venn nature reserve in the western Münsterland, right on the Dutch border. It is home to Westphalia's largest black-headed gull colony and …

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4.56 km

Flamingo Viewing Platform, Zwillbrocker Venn

Highlight • Viewpoint

The western pulpit offers a good view of the nearby bodies of water full of birds.

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4.69 km

Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.49 km

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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6.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

1.12 km

878 m

491 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

756 m

632 m

122 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 30 June

24°C

12°C

27 %

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Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

Smugglers' Path and Historic Border Stone — Zwillbrocker Venn

Smugglers' Route in Zwillbrocker Venn

Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn

Zwillbrocker Venn

Lake in the Zwillbrocker Venn

Flamingo Viewing Platform, Zwillbrocker Venn

Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint

Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn

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