Grüner See

#510 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Grüner See is a lake in the Wiehen Hills of the Osnabrück Landkreis in Lower Saxony, Germany. At an elevation of ca. 145 metres, its surface area is ca. 0.1 hectares. It is around 25km north of Bielefeld. ()

Alternative names: Maximum depth: 7 ftElevation: 541 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°15'48"N, 8°27'16"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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Grüner See – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schwarzer Brink, Babilonie, Wiehen Hills, Dinosaur trail Barkhausen.

2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Schwarzer Brink
52 min walk • The Schwarzer Brink is a hill in the Egge, a side ridge of the Wiehen Hills in North Germany. It is 211 metres high and is often cited as the highest hill in the Egge.
5.3 miE
Archaeological site
Babilonie
135 min walk • The Babilonie is a hillfort of the La Tène culture at a height of 255.6 metres above sea level on the northern edge of a rounded hill in the Wiehen Hills above the Lübbecke village of Obermehnen in the district of Minden-Lübbecke in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The name is derived from the Germanic baben in the lon i.e.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Wiehen Hills
55 min walk • The Wiehen Hills are a hill range in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony in Germany. The hills run from west to east like a long finger away from the main upland area of the Lower Saxon Hills, beginning at the Weser River near Minden and terminating in the vicinity of Osnabrück.
2 miNW
Prehistoric site
Dinosaur trail Barkhausen
51 min walk • The dinosaur tracks of Barkhausen are a natural monument in a disused quarry in the Linner Berg near Barkhausen on the Hunte, a district of the Lower Saxon municipality of Bad Essen in the district of Osnabrück.
7 miSE
Church
St. Laurentius's Church, Bünde
180 min walk • The Ev. Laurentiuskirche is the oldest parish church in the Evangelical Lutheran community of Bünde-Lydia, Herford district. The church in Bünde is considered one of the oldest churches in the region.
7.6 miNE
52°20'39"N • 8°34'34"E
Deutsches Automatenmuseum, Espelkamp
194 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
6.4 miSW
City
Melle
165 min walk • One of the highlights of Melle is its rich history, which can be explored through its well-preserved architecture and landmarks. The historic Old Town is a delight to wander through, with its narrow cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and charming squares.
7.1 miSE
52°11'56"N • 8°35'12"E
Stadtbücherei Bünde, Bünde
183 min walk • Library
6.2 miNW
Locality
Bad Essen
158 min walk • One of the main attractions in Bad Essen is the beautiful Schloss Ippenburg, a historic castle surrounded by stunning gardens. The castle dates back to the 14th century and is a popular spot for visitors to explore the grounds, enjoy a leisurely stroll, and admire the...