Swalm River in the Swalmdal – Rapids on the Swalm loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Swalm River in the Swalmdal – Rapids on the Swalm loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Moderate

4.9

(55)

159

hikers

Swalm River in the Swalmdal – Rapids on the Swalm loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

04:27

17.4km

70m

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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

7.34 km

Bench Overlooking the Schwalm River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place is wonderfully located and is ideal for a relaxed picnic.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.78 km

Swalm River in the Swalmdal

Highlight • River

The Swalmdal is a Natura2000 area. The meandering stream the Swalm runs through the valley. The stream is located at the transition from the plateau between the Maas and the Rhine to the Meuse valley.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.30 km

Scenic view of the Swalm in Swalmdal

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nature and a lot of peace

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.37 km

Rest area on the Swalm River

Highlight • Rest Area

Many benches are set up along the Schwalm to take a break, relax and enjoy nature.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.55 km

Swalm in the Swalmdal

Highlight (Segment) • River

Part of the premium hiking trail Schwalmbruch. Great variety-rich way!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.6 km

Rapids on the Swalm

Highlight • River

Always nice to hike the route.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.8 km

Pond in the Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.3 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

5.73 km

544 m

323 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

5.93 km

3.37 km

1.85 km

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

8°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

May 26, 2022,Schwalm – An der Swalm entlang Rondje vanuit Swalmen

A beautiful and interesting route, walked early in the morning at 6.00 am you hear and see everything. SUPER.

Showing Translation

August 24, 2024,Randonnée Nordic Walking le long de la Schwalm 🇩🇪

Here I am back along the Schwalm for a route with summer colours. The heathers are in bloom to tint the moor and its surroundings purple. The woods and marshy areas follow one another for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. The paths and trails are recommended in all seasons, especially for the practice of Nordic walking.

Showing Translation

September 28, 2024,Gruppenwanderung Elmpter Schwalmbruch ☀️🇩🇪🇳🇱🥾

This time, we went with our hiking buddies to the border area in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch.
The starting point was the Tackenbenden hiking car park. From there, we went to the small observation tower, from which you have a beautiful view of the heathland.
In the best autumn weather, we were able to enjoy the rest of the route past …

Showing Translation

November 1, 2023,Grenzland: Herbst an der Schwalm

Colorful autumn leaves are the stars of last Wednesday's tour. It shone in many different colors despite the sky being constantly covered with a light veil of clouds. There were also some mushrooms and a few birds to see.

Have fun with the pictures and descriptions 😊.

𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘸𝘦𝘪𝘴 𝘻𝘶 🌿 𝘗𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘻𝘦𝘯-, 🐛 𝘛𝘪𝘦𝘳- 𝘶𝘯𝘥 🍄 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘻𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯:
The names are part …

Showing Translation