Heiliges Meer–Heupen, Nature reserve in Hopsten and Recke, Germany
The protected area spans 260 hectares across nine sections, featuring lakes, ponds, forests, heathlands, and wet grasslands in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The initial 47 hectares were acquired in 1927, with the first nature protection regulation coming into effect in March 1930 for Heiliges Meer.
The LWL-Museum of Natural History maintains an education center at the reserve, conducting research and offering ecological courses for over 60 years.
The reserve lies along the L 504 road between Ibbenbüren and Hopsten, with bus services available from Ibbenbüren train station throughout the year.
The Great Heiliges Meer, formed by natural ground subsidence, stands as the largest natural lake in Westphalia, covering approximately 11 hectares.
Location: Hopsten
Location: Recke
Inception: 1930
GPS coordinates: 52.35110,7.63333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:07
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