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Möhneaue - Möhne Floodplain near Völlinghausen
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Auwald an der MöhnePhoto: Natalia Jaworski, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Biologischer Umweltschutz im Kreis Soest e.V
The lake is located on the edge of the Arnsberg Forest between the Westphalian lowlands, the Haarstrang hills and the Sauerland and is thus on the main migration path of many waterbirds.
Between 1908 and 1913, the Möhne dam was built in Günne. This created the Möhne Reservoir, whose main task is to provide water for the industrial area of the Ruhr.
Lake Möhne is a European bird sanctuary.
easy
Distance 2.7 km
0:45 h
20 m
20 m
226 m
211 m
In the easternmost corner, the River Möhne flows into the lake. This area is referred to as the Möhne Floodplain and is part of the Möhne Valley nature reserve. Within just a small area, a large variety of habitats has developed; different sized streams and ponds alternate with riparian forests. These are home to White and Crack Willows, Black Alder and rare flowering plants such as Cowslip, Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem and Marsh Marigold. Several species of woodpecker can be heard drumming in the forests. At the water, Kingfisher and Dippers find well-sheltered nesting sites.
Difficulty
easy
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Experience
Landscape
Highest point
226 m
Lowest point
211 m
Best time of year
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Track types
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0.5 km
Dirt road
1 km
Road
1.2 km
Tips and hints
A visit to the regional exhibition of the landscape information centre Landschaftsinformationszentrums Möhnesee e.V. in Günne is especially recommendable.A lake cruise in the catamaran of the Möhneseeschifffahrt (from Easter to October) is also worthwhile.
You could also visit the nearby Kleiberg pastureland nature reserve in Büecke.
Start
Kanzelbrücke in Völlinghausen (212 m)
Coordinates:
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51.477253, 8.183268
DMS
51°28'38.1"N 8°10'59.8"E
UTM
32U 443280 5703215
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Destination
Kanzelbrücke in Völlinghausen
Turn-by-turn directions
To experience the Möhneaue, start your walk at the Kanzelbrücke (pulpit bridge) at the eastern end of Lake Möhne. The signposted circular trail (A 1) is 2.7 kilometres long.
Note
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Getting there
You reach Völlinghausen via the B 229 or the B 516.Address for satnavs: Kanzelbrücke: Möhneufer 13, 59519 Möhnesee
GPS (UTM): Kanzelbrücke: 32 U 443339 5703239
Google coordinates: Kanzelbrücke: 51.477287, 8.183437
Parking
There are a few parking spaces at the Kanzelbrücke.Coordinates
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51.477253, 8.183268
DMS
51°28'38.1"N 8°10'59.8"E
UTM
32U 443280 5703215
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Equipment
You are recommended to take binoculars for bird watching.Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.7 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
20 m
Descent
20 m
Highest point
226 m
Lowest point
211 m
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Maps and trails
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