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Neuenkirchen-Vörden

Birdwatching at the Alfsee – Alfsee South Dam loop from Neuenkirchen (Oldb)

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Neuenkirchen-Vörden

Birdwatching at the Alfsee – Alfsee South Dam loop from Neuenkirchen (Oldb)

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Birdwatching at the Alfsee – Alfsee South Dam loop from Neuenkirchen (Oldb)

02:05

19.9km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.98 km

Alfsee Reservoir

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The water surface of the flood retention basin Alfhausen-Rieste, or the Alfsee as the lake is also called, covers approx. 2.2 km², the shore length approx. seven kilometers. A wonderful …

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9.78 km

Birdwatching at the Alfsee

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In the morning, the Alfsee near Bramsche lies peacefully in the sunshine.

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10.7 km

Alfsee South Dam

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The view from here over the water is simply beautiful in both directions. Of course, the sunsets are especially beautiful.

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4

10.8 km

Alfsee Overflow Weir

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The overflow threshold is passable and I recommend this little detour for the great view over the lake and the sound of the water.

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11.0 km

Weir on the Hase River

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13.2 km

Alfsee

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The Alfsee is a 2.2 km² reservoir in the north of the Osnabrück district.
The Alfsee is the main basin and part of the Alfhausen-Rieste flood retention basin, which ensures flood protection in the Hase lowlands.

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13.5 km

View of Alfsee Reservoir

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Nice place to stay and watch

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13.7 km

View of Alfsee

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.59 km

2.56 km

1.69 km

226 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

8.85 km

849 m

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