Burlo-Vardingholter-Venn and Entenschlatt nature reserve

Vennweg 9, 46325 Borken

Nature reserve/natural monument

The Burlo-Vardingholter Venn and Entenschlatt is a 148-hectare nature reserve in the district of Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the towns of Borken and Rhede. As an important raised bog, it is home to typical development stages of raised bogs and fens. The area lies directly on the border with the Netherlands and continues there in the 67-hectare Wooldse Veen.

The Burlo-Vardingholter Venn is a refuge for numerous rare animal species. Birds such as the honey buzzard, black woodpecker and wood sandpiper are at home here. The critically endangered large moss dragonfly, a dragonfly species, also has one of its last populations in North Rhine-Westphalia here. The moor frog is common and the critically endangered smooth snake has also been recorded.

The Burlo-Vardingholter Venn and Entenschlatt offer nature lovers an impressive experience and make an important contribution to the preservation of rare habitats and species in Westmünsterland.

Tour information

The nature reserve "Burlo-Vardingholter-Venn and Entenschlatt" is freely accessible and can be visited at any time.

Circular paths lead through the nature reserve, which is well worth seeing. A viewing platform also invites you to observe the flora and fauna.

Please note: The paths in the core area of the nature reserve are closed during the breeding season.

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Burlo-Vardingholter-Venn and Entenschlatt nature reserve

Vennweg 9, 46325 Borken

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Information for cyclists
The Münsterland has a 4,500 km network of well-signposted cycle paths, making it an ideal destination for cyclists. The town of Borken, located in the lowlands, is also connected to this network. Various cycle and themed routes invite you to cycle. There are many exciting and interesting things to discover - including smugglers' trails into the neighbouring Netherlands.
The Burlo-Vardingholter-Venn and Entenschlatt nature reserve is also connected to the Münsterland cycle path network. The nearest junction with the number 25 is very close by and can be the starting point for the "Hohe Mark RadRoute" and the "Flamingo-Route". They invite you to enjoy exciting cycle tours close to the German-Dutch route.

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Admission
The nature reserve "Burlo-Vardingholter-Venn and Entenschlatt" is freely accessible.
no entry possible: 0 €

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Arrival
Travelling by car:
Via the A31 motorway (Oberhausen-Emden), exit Coesfeld-Gescher.
Continue in the direction of Südlohn-Winterswijk.
After approx. 15 minutes, turn left at the junction with traffic lights towards Bocholt/Rhede/Burlo.
The Burlo district is approx. 5 minutes away.
From here it is a 2 km walk to the nature reserve.
Travelling by bus/train:
Borken is the terminus of the RE14 Essen-Bottrop-Dorsten-Borken railway line.
The journey time from Essen is approx. 1 hour.
The railway station is approx. 10 km from the Burlo district.
From the railway station, take the R54 bus and get off at "Borken-Burlo, Kloster" or "Borken-Burlo, Vennweg".
From here it is a 2 km walk to the Burlo-Vardingholter-Venn and Entenschlatt.
Parking
Free parking is available near the Heimathaus Burlo on the street "Vennweg" in the centre of Borken-Burlo.