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Notable sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Am Merschgraben

Am Merschgraben is a sanctuary in Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Am Merschgraben: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Am Merschgraben

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Am Merschgraben — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.83174, 8.37660. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Am Merschgraben

    • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Burg Rietberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Rheda · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Matthäuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Stadtmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
    • St. Jakobus · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Miele-Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Evangeliumskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzkirche Herzebrock · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
    • St. Anna · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Christuskirche Avenwedde · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Zachariassee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Friedrich · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~17 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Am Merschgraben yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Am Merschgraben?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Am Merschgraben?

    Nearby: Schellenwiese (sanctuary, 3 km), Burg Rietberg (fort, 6 km), Flora-Westfalica-Park (park, 7 km), Schloss Rheda (fort, 7 km), Matthäuskirche (church, 9 km), Stadtpark (park, 9 km).

    Is Am Merschgraben worth visiting?

    Am Merschgraben is listed as a notable sanctuary in North Rhine-Westphalia on Spotwander.