Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

03:22

13.0km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

Heath ponds in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Lake

A habitat for many animals and birds. The flora also gets its money's worth. Large fields of water lilies bloom here in different colors.

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2.56 km

Schwalmbruch Trail in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Great hiking trails around the Venekoten lake along the water and through the forest.

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3.23 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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4.05 km

Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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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4.26 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.

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4.50 km

Schwalm River

Highlight • River

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

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4.74 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.

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5.21 km

Picnic Area by the Schwalm River

Highlight • Rest Area

What more could a nature lover wish for?

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.75 km

394 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

2.70 km

358 m

317 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

March 11, 2026,Elmpter Schwalmbruch – Rundwanderung durch die Moore des Naturparks Schwalm-Nette

De route van vandaag door het Elmpter Schwalmbruch voert door een bijzonder en gevarieerd natuurgebied langs de Nederlands-Duitse grens. Dit beschermde landschap maakt deel uit van het grotere Naturpark Schwalm‑Nette een regio waar moeras heide bos en beekdalen elkaar afwisselen. Het gebied strekt zich uit tussen de grens met Nederland in het westen en het recreatiegebied rond Venekoten in het …

November 26, 2024,Biotop am Rand der Heide – Schöne Feuchtgebiete Runde von Venekoten

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August 8, 2025,Elmpter Schwalmbruch

🌿✨ Hike in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch ✨🌿
Today we hiked through the unique moorland and heathland of the Elmpter Schwalmbruch – and the heather is beginning to bloom 💜🌸! From the observation tower, we had a fantastic view over the nature reserve 🏞️. We continued on to Venekoten, past tranquil pools, downy birch trees, and old pollard willows.

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June 14, 2026,Elmpter Schwalmbruch

A beautiful tour, which we took from the book "Wanderungen für die Seele-Wohlfühlwege Niederrhein". Forests, small streams, moors and juniper heath offer a varied landscape with paths that are nice to walk on. From the observation tower, you have a great panoramic view. A recommendable round🙂.

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February 5, 2022,Schwalmbrücke – Schwalm Runde von Venekoten

Today in glorious sunshine ☀️ left towards Venekotensee and hiked a wonderful round. Enjoyed the wind and the sun on your skin..... finally a nice day again. Explored small jungle paths through an Ilex forest and watched the sun's play of light on the water. At home the cheeks glowed from the cold and the great sun....☀️

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September 5, 2024,Unterwegs im Elmpter Schwalmbruch

For this afternoon hike, I once again chose a tour from the hiking guide "Hikes for the Soul - Feel-Good Trails Lower Rhine" from Droste Verlag. It is certainly one of the most beautiful hikes in this book 👌

This time I arrived by car. I was able to park it easily at the starting point in the large hiking …

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September 14, 2025,Schwalmbruch NSG

Schwalmbruch is always worth a visit. The area is very diverse, with trails leading through forests, meadows, and, of course, along the Schwalm River. They also pass through the Schwalm wetlands and the heathland in the Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve.

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