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Fürstenkuhle
The district of Borken is full of small and large nature experiences. One of these is the Fürstenkuhle nature reserve, which is located north-east of Gescher-Hochmoor.
The approximately 99-hectare area is a remnant of the White Fens. This was once the largest moorland area in Münsterland, which still covered an impressive 4,500 hectares of uncultivated moorland around 1900!
A detour on a cycle tour
So if you want to enjoy pure nature, the Fürstenkuhle is just the place for you - always with respect for the animals and plants, of course. You can combine your trip here with a cycle tour, as the Flamingoroute runs along the southern edge of the area.
Leave your bike behind and set off on the circular hiking trail, which will take you around two hours. In some places, a narrow path winds its way over the peat cover, which is sometimes a metre thick. Here you get the feeling of walking on cushions
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Let yourself be inspired
Flora and fauna
Take a closer look at the Fürstenkuhle and you will discover a fascinating world of flora and fauna. In the centre is a remnant of raised bog with a large heather pond surrounded by a swamp forest. Typical raised bog vegetation has been preserved in places: Cottongrass, rosemary heather and cranberry, for example, can be discovered.
The woodland area is surrounded by grassland and wet meadows, where the odd resting or breeding bird can be found. Endangered species such as the moor frog and adder have also found a suitable habitat here.
Insider tip
In spring, visitors to the Fürstenkuhle can enjoy a very special natural experience in Münsterland: the wedding concerts of the moor frogs. The special thing about this love play is not only the loud singing of the male moor frogs, but also their intense blue colouring.
Map | Fürstenkuhle
Service & offers
- Admission free / free of charge
- Spring
- Autumn
- Dogs allowed
- Outdoor
- Summer
- Winter
Sights around the Fürstenkuhle
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