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Quarry ponds near Bentfeld
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Numerous lakes were created along the Lippe in the Boker Heid around Sande and Bentfeld as a result of gravel extraction. These significantly shape the regional natural scenery.
Address
Quarry ponds near Bentfeld
Schafbreite
33129 Delbrück
Properties:
The quarry ponds in the Lippeniederung, including Lippesee, Nesthauser See, Brockhofsee, Rothesee, Heddinghausener See, Mühlensee, Jothesee, Bentfelder See, Nettelnbecker See, Holzbachsee, Korteteich and Rathsee, were created by gravel extraction. Some, such as the Bentfelder, Heddinghausen and Brockhof lakes, are still being actively worked by the "Senne suction dredger", while others have become quiet lakes. Many of these bodies of water are privately owned and are often leased to fishing clubs. Lippesee and Nesthauser See, on the other hand, offer a wide range of leisure activities on land and water. Visitors can explore the surrounding area and linger in nearby pubs.
Directions
By car: Take the A 33 freeway to the Pad-Schloß Neuhaus exit; then head towards Rheda-Wiedenbrück / Delbrück. At the Lippesee, turn left into the street Am Brockhof (signpost: Stadtentwässerungsbetrieb). At the next junction, turn right into Gesselner Straße. In Bentfeld, go straight over the traffic circle, then turn right after the church into Berghöfen. At the end turn right (Lippeweg) and at the next opportunity turn left into Schafbreite. Follow this road until you see the quarry ponds and the information board about the excavations on the right.