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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten

Heck cattle in the Hervester Bruch – Stork Nest in Hervester Bruch loop from ehemalige Zeche Fürst Leopold

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten

Heck cattle in the Hervester Bruch – Stork Nest in Hervester Bruch loop from ehemalige Zeche Fürst Leopold

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Heck cattle in the Hervester Bruch – Stork Nest in Hervester Bruch loop from ehemalige Zeche Fürst Leopold

00:33

5.30km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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222 m

Water Buffalo and Stork Habitat in Gälkenheide

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A worthwhile detour in summer. Some of the "water buffalos are up to their necks in the water. When it is warm enough you almost have an" African feeling ". In any case, a highlight for children.

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292 m

Heck cattle in the Hervester Bruch

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Unfortunately far too many cyclists with no regard for pedestrians. Relaxed walking is not possible. Scenic great and worth seeing

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1.40 km

Hervester Bruch Nature Reserve

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Beautiful wetland where you can see water buffalo and storks.

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1.94 km

East Gate Hervester Bruch

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The Hervester Bruch is very suitable for shorter bike tours. You can see storks, heck cattle and water buffalo there.

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3.20 km

Stork Nest in Hervester Bruch

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The "Storchenland" in the NSG stream system of the Wienbach

In the heath just outside the town of Dorsten in the northern Ruhr area, a low-lying wetland with streams, ditches …

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4.80 km

Water buffalo, if I'm not mistaken.

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5.30 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.96 km

777 m

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

2.34 km

149 m

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