Zwillbrocker Venn

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Zwillbrock 10, 49681 Garrel

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Biological Station Zwillbrock

Pure nature and exotic superstars in pink. The Zwillbrocker Venn is located about eleven kilometres west of Vreden town centre, directly on the German-Dutch border. The beautiful nature reserve is a unique habitat with a special diversity of species. The shallow water lake in the Zwillbrocker Venn is the northernmost flamingo breeding area. The six-kilometre circular walk is the best way to experience the beauty and diversity of this special place.

Tour information
  • The Zwillbrocker Venn is freely accessible all year round.
  • It is not permitted to leave the designated paths.
  • The unique fauna and flora must be respected.

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Information for cyclists
The Zwillbrocker Venn, directly on the German-Dutch border, is a popular destination for excursions. Numerous sights and nature experiences can be discovered and experienced by bicycle on both the German and Dutch sides. Themed cycle routes also lead from the Zwillbrocker Venn to this special border region. The following cycle routes run along the nature reserve:
Flamingo Route
European Cycle Route R1
Everyone can find their next cycling tour on the Münsterland cycle path network, which is around 4500 kilometres long.

Prices
Free admission: 0 €

Parking
Near the Biological Station there is a large car park for visitors to the Zwillbrocker Venn.
Arrival
The Zwillbrocker Venn is located in the western Münsterland directly on the German-Dutch border. Zwillbrock is a district of Vreden about eleven kilometres from the city centre.
Getting there by car:
Vreden can be reached by car via the B70 trunk road. The B70 offers connections to the A31 motorway (Emden - Oberhausen) via the B54 in the north or the B525 in the south.
Leave the B70 via the ring road in Vreden and then follow the Zwillbrocker Straße L608 to the Zwillbrocker Venn.
Travelling by bus and train:
The nearest German railway station is in Ahaus (railway line Dortmund - Enschede), about 15 kilometres away. Continue by bus S70/S71 to Vreden. Bus line S70/S71 also offers connections to Münster (main station).
On the Dutch side, the nearest station is in Winterswijk. Continue with bus R71 to Vreden.
A direct bus connection from Vreden to Zwillbrock is not regularly available. Continuing by bicycle is a good alternative.

Entrance Free
Barrierefreiheit geprüft
teilweise barrierefrei für Menschen mit Gehbehinderung
barrierefrei für Menschen mit kognitiven Beeinträchtigungen

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