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North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalm River loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Viersen
Niederkrüchten

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalm River loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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4.8

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalm River loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

01:16

4.92km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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2.02 km

Juniper Heath and Information Boards in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

On the opposite side of the path from the observation tower, you'll find (at the time of writing) two information boards. They, like part of the path that leads you there and the surrounding nature, are surrounded by juniper bushes.

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2.49 km

Venekotenbach

Highlight • River

The Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve is cut through with streams and ditches in order to drain excess water from the area.

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2.84 km

Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

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At the center of the 296-hectare Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve lies a large moor, a relic of the once extensive fens along the Schwalm River.

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3.04 km

Here you are not on the wrong track. Nice detour overlooking a small tranquil lake, On the metal plate are engraved options to info. Telephone number and Internet address.

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3.28 km

Schwalm River

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Here the path is wide and paved, leading along the Schwalm, with beautiful biotopes and ponds on the other side.

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3.31 km

The area between the Schwalm and Nette rivers offers a wide variety of habitats. The wetlands provide a habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna and are of …

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3.52 km

Wonderful water in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch and different views of nature and wildlife in every season.

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3.87 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath

Highlight • Natural

A large heath area that in late summer gets a pink hue from flowering heather.

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4.92 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.23 km

697 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

395 m

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