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Lake Harik near Niederkrüchten is the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll. Its bodies of water, swamp forest, and shoreline vegetation offer tranquility, a chance to experience nature, and insights into the regional history and geology of this 8,000–12,000-year-old lake.
Lake Harik near Niederkrüchten is the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll, where visitors can enjoy the idyllic waters in peace. With a surface area of about 20 hectares, Lake Harik is a geologically young body of water that was formed by shifts in the Earth’s interior approximately 8,000 to 12,000 years ago. Like many nutrient-rich lakes, Lake Harik was subject to natural silting over millennia due to plant deposits. It wasn’t until the 17th century that systematic peat extraction from the marsh began, giving the lake its current shape.
For many generations, Lake Harik served as a water reservoir for the Mühlrather Mill, which is located at the lake’s northwestern end and was first mentioned in a document in 1447. Even today, Lake Harik is a nutrient-rich body of water characterized by its diverse marsh forest and riparian vegetation zones. The wet areas provide habitat for numerous plant and animal species that have adapted to the unique aquatic conditions.
A walk around Lake Harik is not only a nature experience but also a journey through the region’s history. The combination of open water, shoreline vegetation, historical references, and the tranquil landscape makes Lake Harik an ideal destination for families, nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking relaxation in picturesque surroundings.
Author’s recommendation
Various recreational activities: boat tours on Lake Patschel, canoeing, pedal boat and paddle tours, mini-golf.
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Tino´s EiscaféCafe & Restaurant Ambiente
Safety information
Please stay on the trails.
Tips and suggestions
For more information on hiking or the nature reserves, visit https://www.niederkruechten.de/de/inhalt/naturerlebnisgebiete/
Roadbook
From the parking lot, take the Gützenrather Bruch trail. At the end of the trail, turn left, then take the next right. Next, turn right onto Harikseestraße, then left, and take the next right onto the trail. At the next fork, turn left onto the “An den Tonwerken” trail and follow it to the end. Follow Kahrstraße to the left. Turn left onto the hiking trail across from the public parking lot. Continue straight ahead on this trail and, at the end, take the left turn. Follow this path to the right, then keep to the left as you walk along Lake Harik. At the next intersection, turn left and continue straight ahead along the hiking trail directly beside Lake Harik (past the parking lot). If you keep to the left, you’ll return to the starting point.
Hörstein
Lindbruch
Flachskuhlen Elmpter Bach
Pfarrkirche St. Bartholomäus
Hof Michiels
Pension Haus Elmpt
Ferienwohnung Home Suite Home
Camping Lelefeld
Campingplatz Graskamp
Landhotel "Linden am Venekotensee"
Public transport
You can find a schedule for your desired stop, for example, on this website: https://www.vrr.de/de/startseite/.
Parking
Hariksee Hiking Parking Lot, Harikseeweg, 41366 SchwalmtalCoordinates
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Equipment
Sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Localization
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