--- title: "Ölbachaue" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/oelbachaue" description: "A walkway runs for around 500 meters along the renaturalized stream, which meanders through naturally grown greenery and provides a home for birds, insects and fish. With various play and climbing facilities, the area is also a natural place for children in particular to play and learn about the element of water.In the course of the renaturation, a side arm of the Ölbach stream was created. During heavy rainfall events, this reduces the flow velocity so that the groundwater can accumulate instead of being carried away by the river. This also significantly increases the storage volume. The measures are intended to help meet the current challenges of drought and heavy rainfall events.The renaturalized Ölbach floodplain is designed in the sense of extensive water maintenance. This means that nature is largely left to its own devices. Maintenance measures are reduced to the bare minimum - for example when tree trunks obstruct the watercourse. Among other things, this should allow amphibians to settle, insects to find breeding grounds and the fish population to increase.Time will tell how well local recreation and the environment get along. Those responsible want nature to remain an experience, but also to be respected and protected by users." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1195700/aefec79123e09c2751b6ccbbf9c980579167ad3d02013d27daf9640202dc0845/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Ölbachaue ========= - Nature trail Naturlandschaft mit stillen Gewässern, umgeben von Bäumen und einem wolkenlosen blauen Himmel. Holzklettergerüst auf einem sandigen Spielplatz, umgeben von Bäumen unter klarem Himmel. Ein idyllischer, bewaldeter Bachlauf unter einem sonnigen Himmel mit Holzpfosten im Vordergrund. Zweig mit roten Beeren im Vordergrund, im Hintergrund unscharf grüne Landschaft und Bäume. **The Ölbach floodplain behind the cemetery, between the old village mill and the Zum Meierhof road, is a small natural paradise.** A walkway runs for around 500 meters along the renaturalized stream, which meanders through naturally grown greenery and provides a home for birds, insects and fish. With various play and climbing facilities, the area is also a natural place for children in particular to play and learn about the element of water. In the course of the renaturation, a side arm of the Ölbach stream was created. During heavy rainfall events, this reduces the flow velocity so that the groundwater can accumulate instead of being carried away by the river. This also significantly increases the storage volume. The measures are intended to help meet the current challenges of drought and heavy rainfall events. The renaturalized Ölbach floodplain is designed in the sense of extensive water maintenance. This means that nature is largely left to its own devices. Maintenance measures are reduced to the bare minimum - for example when tree trunks obstruct the watercourse. Among other things, this should allow amphibians to settle, insects to find breeding grounds and the fish population to increase. Time will tell how well local recreation and the environment get along. Those responsible want nature to remain an experience, but also to be respected and protected by users. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available Eligibility - for families - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of all Ages - Suitable for Pushchair Other Furnishing/Equipment - Children's Playground (outdoors) Payment methods no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities Navigation address: Parking lot behind the Alte Dorfmühle: Friedhofsweg 35, 33415 Verl (building opposite) Read more Contact person Stadt VerlPaderborner Str. 5 33415 Verl License (master data) pro Wirtschaft GT GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - film - film - Food & Beverage - Snack bar - Snack bar - Beer garden/outdoor dining - Accomodations - Motorhome parking site - Motorhome parking site - Holiday flat - Place of interest - Children's playground - Museum/exhibition - E-bike charging point - Tours 17.61 km - Regional bike tour 27.42 km - Regional bike tour 18.63 km - Regional bike tour Contact Friedhofsweg 33415 Verl