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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Oelbach Estuary Pond

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Oelbach Estuary Pond

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Oelbach Estuary Pond

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

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Rapunzel

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

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"... 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

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

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

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