--- title: "Steinhorster Becken" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/steinhorster-becken" description: "Bodies of water, islands, wet meadows, and the Ems River characterize the Steinhorst Basin near Delbrück-Steinhorst. Since the late 1980s, an artificially created habitat for waterfowl and wading birds has been developed across approximately 80 hectares. The Steinhorst Basin is considered the largest reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia that was specifically planned and created by humans for nature conservation.The shallow waters and wet meadows provide suitable areas for numerous native and migratory bird species to breed, rest, and forage. Among the birds that can be observed are herons, cormorants, ducks, geese, grebes, and snipes. Amphibians, dragonflies, and plants of wetland habitats also find suitable conditions here. The Steinhorster Becken is part of the European Special Protection Area (SPA) “Rietberger Emsniederung mit Steinhorster Becken.”The nature reserve itself is closed to the public to protect the wildlife. However, visitors can observe the birdlife with binoculars or a telescope from the crest of the final dike, a hiking trail, and the observation points along the northern edge." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/184566/908103c760874a2307b2bd9962ee85fb438ea2255b0fc4d1611eafa32d9ce700/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Steinhorster Becken =================== - Tip - Nature panel/information centre - Nature reserve/natural monument - Vantage point/Observation tower - shelter/ hut - Parking facility - nature experiences - various Weitläufige Wasserlandschaft mit Seen, umgeben von Wiesen und Bäumen unter strahlend blauem Himmel. Weite Wasserflächen mit Gräsern und Bäumen am Ufer einer ruhigen Landschaft im Steinhorster Becken. Weite Landschaft mit Wasserbecken, Wehren und Bäumen unter blauem Himmel. Naturschutzgebiet. Naturschutzgebiet mit mehreren Wasserflächen, umgeben von Bäumen und Wiesen unter blauem Himmel. Ein ruhiger, von Bäumen gesäumter Wasserkanal spiegelt die umliegende Frühlingslandschaft wider. Naturschutzgebiet mit ruhigem Teich, umgeben von Vegetation und kahlen Bäumen unter blauem Himmel. Wegweiser am Steinhorster Becken mit Fahrradstreckeninformationen und umgebender Natur. Weite Wasserflächen und grüne Ufern im Steinhorster Becken, gesäumt von üppigem Baum- und Buschwerk. Bach mit kleinem Wasserfall, umgeben von Bäumen. Ein Fußgänger spaziert am Ufer entlang. Bodies of water, wet meadows, and islands provide a sheltered habitat for numerous waterfowl and wading birds. With a little patience and a pair of binoculars, you can observe the birdlife from the overlooks at the edge of the nature reserve. Bodies of water, islands, wet meadows, and the Ems River characterize the Steinhorst Basin near Delbrück-Steinhorst. Since the late 1980s, an artificially created habitat for waterfowl and wading birds has been developed across approximately 80 hectares. The Steinhorst Basin is considered the largest reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia that was specifically planned and created by humans for nature conservation. The shallow waters and wet meadows provide suitable areas for numerous native and migratory bird species to breed, rest, and forage. Among the birds that can be observed are herons, cormorants, ducks, geese, grebes, and snipes. Amphibians, dragonflies, and plants of wetland habitats also find suitable conditions here. The Steinhorster Becken is part of the European Special Protection Area (SPA) “Rietberger Emsniederung mit Steinhorster Becken.” The nature reserve itself is closed to the public to protect the wildlife. However, visitors can observe the birdlife with binoculars or a telescope from the crest of the final dike, a hiking trail, and the observation points along the northern edge. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available Eligibility - Pet allowed - Suitable for Pushchair Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The best way to reach the Steinhorster Becken nature reserve is via Neubrückstraße. Coming from Delbrück, drive to Steinhorst and take the second exit at the traffic circle into Neubrückstraße. Shortly after Café Brinkmeier you will find the parking lot on the left-hand side and the Steinhorster Becken on the right-hand side. Read more License (master data) Stadt Delbrück / Stabstelle Öffentlichkeitsarbeit/Stadtmarketing/Wirtschaftsförderung This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Exhibition - Family and Children - Food & Beverage - pub - café - inn - Accomodations - Private room(s) - Hotel - Camper van site - Package - Individual offer - Radfahren - Place of interest - Parking facility - nature experiences - various - farm shop - Tours 4.63 km - Regional hiking trail 21.75 km - Regional bike tour 61.17 km - Regional bike tour Contact **Naturschutzgebiet Steinhorster Becken** Neubrückstraße 33129 Delbrück