Lakes and nature in Nettetal
Water, reed beds and woodland shape many of Nettetal’s places to visit. This guide helps you choose a lake according to its landscape and the kind of outing you have in mind. For starting points and maps for short walks, see our walking tips.
The Breyeller lakes: on your doorstep
If you want to get outdoors without travelling to a starting point, the Breyeller lakes are the natural choice. The Breyeller Seerunde begins at the hotel car park and combines woodland sections with views of the upper and lower lakes.
The appeal is the changing scenery between trees and water. Depending on the section and wind direction, you may hear the nearby motorway. Our walking guide has the precise start, distance and official route map.
De Wittsee: water, birdlife and an old railway line
De Wittsee is a place to pause and watch the birdlife. The former railway embankment separates the large lake from the smaller protected breeding area. Open water, reeds and places to sit by the shore make it a good choice for a quiet nature visit.
A cycle path now follows the former railway line. Decide whether you would like to walk around the large lake or visit De Wittsee as part of a bike ride. The relevant guides help you plan each option.
The Krickenbecker lakes and Hinsbecker Höhen
The Krickenbecker lakes bring together water, woodland and protected habitats. A useful starting point for getting your bearings is the biological station’s information centre at Krickenbecker Allee 36 in Nettetal. It is beside the walking car park and has a viewing platform overlooking Hinsbecker Bruch.
This suits a visit where you first learn about the landscape and then choose a walk. The official walking map shows paths and car parks. If you wish to include the Hinsbecker Höhen, check the full route separately.
A longer walking day on the Nette Seen trail
For a longer walk linking several waterside landscapes, consider the circular Nette Seen trail. The operator gives a distance of 10.7 kilometres and a duration of about four hours. It starts at the De Wittsee car park on Am Wittsee in Nettetal.
The route connects De Wittsee with the Naturschutzhof nature centre, Ferkensbruch and Windmühlenbruch. Check the current official map before setting off and allow for your pace, stops and journey to the start. If you only want a short visit by the water, choosing a single lake may suit you better.
