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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Above the Schwalm – Elmpter Wald Mixed Forest loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Above the Schwalm – Elmpter Wald Mixed Forest loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Moderate

4.6

(10)

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Above the Schwalm – Elmpter Wald Mixed Forest loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

02:46

10.8km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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720 m

Above the Schwalm

Highlight • River

From this vantage point, you overlook the Swalm, a tranquil river that meanders through woods, meadows, and heathland. The area offers a combination of open vistas and green banks where birdsong and the rippling water provides a serene backdrop.

Its location above the Swalm offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, allowing you to clearly observe the dynamics of river, nature, and the seasons.

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3.57 km

Elmpter Wald Mixed Forest

Highlight • Forest

There are many tree species in the Elmpter Forest.

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5.63 km

Blankwater Blueberry Plantation & Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great place to stop for a break during the bike ride. You can enjoy waffles or muffins with blueberries. With ice cream, whipped cream or as a liqueur. Surrounded by blueberry fields. The Limburg coffee is also very tasty. The displayed decorations are for sale.

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6.45 km

Path Through the Veenputten Afferden Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

A very wet peat area here near the border of Germany.

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6.77 km

Elmptwald Border Stone and Historical Information

Highlight • Historical Site

... exemplarily explained in three languages (German / Dutch / English).

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7.00 km

Dutch-German border in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Natural

The hiking trail runs a long way along the border on the German side.

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9.30 km

Border Path in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Trail

You don't feel any border here if you just walk between the fields.

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9.61 km

Hidden Pond in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Lake

Pent-up swallows create biotopes in which plants and animals have found their home.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

1.42 km

192 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

1.99 km

1.89 km

872 m

304 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Above the Schwalm – Elmpter Wald Mixed Forest loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Above the Schwalm

Elmpter Wald Mixed Forest

Blankwater Blueberry Plantation & Café

Path Through the Veenputten Afferden Wetlands

Elmptwald Border Stone and Historical Information

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