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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Niederkrüchten

Schwalmbruch heathland – Picnic Area by Venekotensee loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Niederkrüchten

Schwalmbruch heathland – Picnic Area by Venekotensee loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Schwalmbruch heathland – Picnic Area by Venekotensee loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

01:06

10.5km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.62 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Currently, September 2022, the observation tower is not there, but it will probably be rebuilt.

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2

3.17 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Not only the beauty of nature, but also the tranquility that reigns here, wonderful.

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3

4.05 km

Pond in the Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Here you can watch water birds.

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5.20 km

Lake view in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have this beautiful view right on the way.

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5

5.24 km

Lily pond in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Highlight • Lake

Highlight is positioned in the wrong place. There was never a military area here, it was on the other side of the road.
At this location there is a small pond in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve.

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7.17 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful landscape, mostly it is difficult for me whether I stay by the river or cross the Elmpter Schwalmbruch.

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7

7.63 km

Schwalmbruch heathland

Highlight • Natural

A great landscape far away from street noise 🥰

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8

9.44 km

Picnic Area by Venekotensee

Highlight • Rest Area

At Lake Venekoten there are many opportunities to take a break and be amazed by nature.

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

440 m

258 m

171 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

1.37 km

1.15 km

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Friday 29 May

27°C

16°C

36 %

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