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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

Oerkhaussee

Oerkhaussee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Oerkhaussee: 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 lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Oerkhaussee

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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 Oerkhaussee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.14543, 6.92979. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Oerkhaussee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Oerkhaussee full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Oerkhaussee yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Oerkhaussee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Oerkhaussee?

    Nearby: St. Theresia (church, 3 km), Ringwallanlage Holterhöfchen (fort, 3 km), St. Norbert (church, 4 km), Urdenbacher Altrhein und Baumberger Aue (sanctuary, 4 km), Haus Graven (fort, 5 km), St. Josef (church, 5 km).

    Is Oerkhaussee worth visiting?

    Oerkhaussee is listed as a notable lake in North Rhine-Westphalia on Spotwander.