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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

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

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

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

Moderate

5.0

(11)

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

04:11

16.2km

90m

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: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.58 km

Wooden path through the marshy land

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the most beautiful sections on the Schwalm ...
As you turn and turn, new and even more beautiful views open up. Plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the flora and fauna ...

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9.03 km

Wooden Sculptures Along the Swalm

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The local fauna is shown here in many wooden sculptures and explained on signs. Unfortunately, some of the figures are already rotten and dilapidated due to their age.

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9.11 km

Eurasian Woodpecker Sculpture

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There are beautiful wood sculptures along the route

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11.7 km

Picnic Area by the Schwalm River

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What more could a nature lover wish for?

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12.2 km

Schwalmbruch Wetlands

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The hiking trail on the Schwalm leads past this biotope. The grass that looks like reeds grows meters high here. Periodically this is partially removed, but each year it grows …

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12.4 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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12.7 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

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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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13.5 km

Juniper Heath and Information Boards in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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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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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

3.02 km

732 m

632 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

4.19 km

1.50 km

1.44 km

480 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

31°C

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

Wooden path through the marshy land

Wooden Sculptures Along the Swalm

Eurasian Woodpecker Sculpture

Picnic Area by the Schwalm River

Schwalmbruch Wetlands

Schwalm River

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Juniper Heath and Information Boards in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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