Kasterer See

Kasterer See is a lake in Bedburg created from land reclamation after mining operations, now serving as an important water habitat. The shoreline is framed by wooded banks, with visitor access on the southwestern side while other areas remain protected for water birds.

The lake formed from reclamation of brown coal mining areas and was completed in the 1980s as the region reshaped its landscape. This transformation from industrial land to natural habitat shows how former mining sites can become living spaces again.

The name refers to an old dairy that once stood on this site, marking the place's connection to local settlement and land use. Today, visitors experience it as a quiet refuge where people stop to watch water birds and enjoy the shoreline away from busy roads.

The southwestern shore is the main visitor area with parking and easy paths to walk along the water. Be aware that much of the shoreline is closed to protect nesting and resting areas for birds, making this a place for patient observers.

The Mühlenerft stream flows around and feeds the lake, creating a network of wetland areas in the process. These soggy zones are so valuable for water birds that they rank among the most important nesting sites in the wider region.