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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Oelbach Estuary Pond

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Oelbach Estuary Pond

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Oelbach Estuary Pond

Hiking

4.9

(75)

Cycling

4.4

(16)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Location: Witten, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Tips

January 23, 2023

Hiking

The Ölbach flows into the Kemnader See, in its estuary area there are several bodies of water of different sizes, which are referred to as Ölbachteiche. Due to its smaller size, the Ölbachteich directly in front of the estuary is usually warmer all year round than the large adjoining Ruhr reservoir. Therefore, many amphibians and waterfowl find a home on this small body of water.

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

April 25, 2022

Hiking

"... The Oelbach begins south of the Ümminger See at the point where the Harpener Bach and the Langendreerbach flow together. However, the term Oelbachtal also covers the entire valley …

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Basti läuft....

October 4, 2022

Hiking

Nice big pond with lots of ducks, geese, etc.

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#3.

Lottental Ponds – Oelbach Estuary Pond loop from Ruhr-Universität Bochum

8.55km

02:21

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Witten, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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