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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Steinfurt

View of the Turquoise Pond in the Waldhügel Nature Reserve

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Steinfurt

View of the Turquoise Pond in the Waldhügel Nature Reserve

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View of the Turquoise Pond in the Waldhügel Nature Reserve

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4.9

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(16)

Mountain biking

4.5

(10)

Cycling

5.0

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Location: Rheine, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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April 25, 2022

Hiking

A nature reserve has emerged from a former limestone quarry in Rheine, Westphalia. The protected area on the Rheine forest hill contains beech forests, excavation lakes, dry grassland and quarry edges, where great fossils can be found. Fossilized shells, snails or ammonites testify that the rock that makes up the mountain formed the bottom of a sea in the Cretaceous period. Guided tours are often offered in the adjacent Middel quarry, which is still active. There are many fossils to be found there - a special experience for children!

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August 23, 2022

Hiking

Beautiful views and hiking trails all around. With luck you can also see the herd of goats.

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October 16, 2021

Hiking

A wonderful view.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Rheine, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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