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Woeste - Nature experience trail around the fen near Bad Sassendorf-Ostinghausen
The small fen of the Woeste lies between the confluence of the Ahse and Woestebach rivers north of Bad Sassendorf. It is one of the last remaining remnants of fenland in the region. The varied mosaic of shallow water and flood zones with ponds, reedbeds and wet grassland has developed into an important habitat for animals and plants.
Tour starting point:
Ostinghausen church square
Tour destination point:
Ostinghausen church square
Properties:
Additional Information
The Woeste is dominated by the tower of the parish church of St. Christophorus, which can be seen from afar.
Not far from here is the Haus Düsse agricultural training and research institute on a former Wasserschloß with an adjacent small deciduous forest. A footpath along the Ostinghausen sports field leads there.
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
4.8 kmDuration
1:09 hElevation ascent
8 mElevation descent
8 mLowest point
79 mHighest point
88 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The small fen is a magnet for birds in particular. The approximately 50-hectare area is one of the last remaining calcareous fens in the region. The observation point allows good observations of the birdlife and the impressive water buffalo that keep the area open.
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Directions
The Woeste can be explored on foot or by bike on a partly gravelled footpath from Ostinghausen to Lohe. There is an observation point at ground level in the eastern part of the area. From there, you can either walk back the same way or return to Ostinghausen via the Woesteweg in the east of the area and Loher Straße (approx. 4.2 kilometers).
Equipment
You are recommended to take binoculars for bird watching.
Author Tip
Binoculars are recommended for birdwatching. The observation point is also interesting for photographers.
How to get there
Ostinghausen is located between Soest and Lippstadt. You can reach the area via the B 475 by driving north of Soest in the direction of Weslarn (L746), driving through this village and turning right into Kirchstraße in Ostinghausen. Or you can come from Bad Sassendorf and take the K 5, K 41 and L 808 in the direction of Ostinghausen.
Address for navigation: Kirchstraße 14, 59505 Ostinghausen (Bad Sassendorf)
GPS (UTM): 32 U 444490, 5720732
Google coordinates: 51.634941, 8.197505
Parking
Church in Ostinghausen
Ostinghausen cemetery
Country inn Vogt Bettinghausen
