Kranich-Tour

White cranes on a blue background

Points of Interest Along the Way
ⓐ Moorwelten Wagenfeld-Ströhen: European Center for Peatlands and Climate (EFMK). A unique visitor center featuring an interactive exhibition, a multivision show, a barefoot park, a “Moorschnucken” adventure playground, and a bistro. www.moorwelten.de.
ⓑ Ströher Moorbahn (station)/“Spurwechsel”: Transfer point from the 14-km-long Auenland handcar route to the Ströher Moorbahn. During the season, tours to the Moorwelten and the Moorpadd. Accessible restroom, RV parking spaces, and a bistro; www.spurwechsel-wagenfeld.de.
ⓒ Neustädter Moor with Moorpadd: A detour onto the Moor Education and Adventure Trail offers a highly entertaining 1.3 km journey through the history of the moor’s formation and use. There are also additional loop trails, including ones leading to the large and small observation towers (excellent birdwatching opportunities).
ⓓ Large observation tower: Impressive view over the Neustädter Moor, with hiking trails leading to the Moorpadd.
ⓔ Idyllic fish ladder: At the Hespos weir, with a shelter.
ⓕ Ströhen Wildlife Park with Arabian Horse Stud: 600 animal species from five continents in natural habitats, dining options, etc. Europe’s largest private Arabian horse stud. Open daily, www.tierpark-stroehen.de.
ⓖ Nordpunkt NRW: Step across the “border” for a moment… Rest area with a shelter, information boards, and a wind chime.
ⓗ Inselgrün: Wagenfeld Golf Park, a beautiful 18-hole course, www.golfpark-wagenfeld.de.
ⓘ Wagenfeld Open-Air Theater: Romantically situated at the “Röthekuhle.” A new Low German comedy every year; performances in July/August, www.heimatverein-wagenfeld.de.
ⓙ Wagenfeld Castle: Wagenfeld was governed from here from the 16th to the 19th century. Tours available; numerous cultural events. www.heimatverein-wagenfeld.de.
ⓚ Bible Garden at St. Antonius Church: Under the theme “A Change of Perspective,” biblical messages are presented at twelve stations.
ⓛ Wagenfeld Indoor-Outdoor Swimming Pool: Features an e-bike charging station, RV parking spaces, a bistro, and restrooms. The outdoor pool area features a bocce court and a playground.
ⓜ Rehdener Geestmoor, observation tower: A very interesting vantage point overlooking the approximately 2,000-hectare raised bog—not just during crane migration season in the fall.
ⓝ “Oppenweher Moor” Nature Reserve: Raised bogs designated as a bird sanctuary and a Habitats Directive (FFH) area, serving as a habitat for, among others, the common snipe, gadwall, great grey shrike, and black-winged stilt. Various loop hiking trails (2–8 km, free hiking map available), information pavilion, bird-watching station.
ⓞ Brauhaus: Wagenfeld’s oldest brewery since 2015. Dining options, guided tours available.