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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Erkelenz

Source of the Schwalm

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Erkelenz

Source of the Schwalm

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Source of the Schwalm

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Location: Erkelenz, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Rinaldini

April 26, 2020

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The Schwalm hydropower has been an important economic factor in the region since the 13th century. In the 20th century, the Schwalm river was straightened in order to better drain adjacent meadows and fields. The lakes along the Schwalm were created by peat mining, sand mining or gravel mining.

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Harald & Bianca

May 25, 2020

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Nice corner to rest, information boards on the source area of the Schwalm are informative.

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S. M.

May 3, 2022

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Nicely situated rest area and interesting, which effects the lignite mining also has on more distant nature.

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Location: Erkelenz, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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