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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Borken
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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn – Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint loop from Zwillbrocker Venn

01:49

7.18km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Zwillbrocker Venn

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1.65 km

Flamingos at Zwillbrocker Venn

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Wild flamingos live here and can be observed from around March until late summer. The exact origin of the flamingos has never been determined. They are presumably escapees from captivity, …

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Flamingos at the Zwillbrocker Venn

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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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1.66 km

Nordkanzel Viewing Platform

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A good spot for bird watching. Don't forget binoculars!

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2.45 km

Zwillbrocker Venn viewpoint

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

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2.58 km

Flamingo Viewing Platform, Zwillbrocker Venn

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

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2.59 km

Lake in the Zwillbrocker Venn

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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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3.04 km

Forest path at Zwillbrocker Venn

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A detour to De Leemputten is definitely worthwhile.

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3.83 km

Nature Trail at De Leemputten

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Nice little nature reserve with beautiful lakes where you can spot water birds.

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7.18 km

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2.90 km

2.53 km

1.52 km

227 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.67 km

805 m

317 m

173 m

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Friday 5 June

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