Steinhorster Becken, Protected wetland area in Delbrück, Germany.
The Steinhorster Becken spans 83 hectares of water surfaces, wet meadows, and reed zones along the dammed Ems River in North Rhine-Westphalia.
In 1972, authorities constructed this water retention basin to prevent recurring floods in Rietberg and Rheda-Wiedenbrück, later establishing it as a nature reserve in 1982.
The area serves as a research site for the Paderborn Biological Station, which monitors and documents the diverse bird populations since 1988.
Visitors can access a 4.5-kilometer circular trail around the basin, with two observation towers providing views of the water surfaces and wildlife.
This location represents North Rhine-Westphalia's largest human-made biotope, featuring 36 hectares of water surfaces and 21 hectares of reed zones.
Location: Delbrück
Inception: 1982
GPS coordinates: 51.82510,8.53513
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:30
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