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Swalm River in the Swalmdal

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Swalm River in the Swalmdal

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Swalm River in the Swalmdal

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    Location: Swalmen, Limburg, Netherlands

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    3. Rapids in the Swalm – Swalm River in Swalmdal loop from Swalmen

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    April 13, 2020

    "... The Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve is an area of around 300 hectares that extends to the Dutch border. It is located on the southern bank of the Schwalm, which rises near Tüschenbroich and later flows into the Maas in the Netherlands. Several hikes - and cycle paths lead through the beautiful nature reserve ... "
    bsks.de/Schutzgebiete/Elmpter-Schwalmbruch.html?lang=de

    natur-erleben-nrw.de/natura-2000/regionen-und-gebiete-in-nrw/details/elmpter-schwalmbruch
    grenspark-msn.nl/Naturpark-erleben/Naturschutzgebiete/D%20-%20Elmpter%20Schwalmbruch.html
    npsn.de/index/lang/de/artikel/1361

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      September 12, 2021

      The renatured area of the Schwalm (Swalm) is a natural nature park. The water slowly flows to the Meuse. Many biotopes, moors and forest areas have emerged on their way. Works of art are displayed along the Schwalm. Nature trails run close to the water. You can cross the river and moor with dry feet over the wooden bridges and wooden paths. A beautiful relaxing idyll and a habitat for animals and birds.

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        July 21, 2025

        If you're coming from Swalmen, you're now out of the town center. The next few kilometers lead you through the Swalm Valley, with sections of the Groenewoud forest and the Swalmen municipal forests, including the Bosberg. Enjoy the meandering Swalm and don't miss the nature trail with wooden sculptures further on. If you continue along the Swalm, you'll enter Germany, going from the Swalm Valley to the Schwalmbruch.

        The Swalm valley is part of the Maas-Swalm-Nette Nature Park, with its diverse landscapes and many natural bends. Quote: "The Swalm Valley is located on the eastern flank of the Meuse Valley in Central Limburg, between Roermond and Beesel. Springs rise on the valley flanks, and seepage occurs at the foot of the terraces. Species-rich alder forests have developed in these areas, with a large population of the Sedge Whorl Snail (Vertigo moulinsiana). The fast-flowing water of the Swalm is home to vegetation of Floating Water Crowfoot (Ranunculus fluitans) and the River Bullhead. The Gaffellibelle (Ophiogomphus cecilia) has also recently been rediscovered here."

        Source and much more information at natura2000.nl/gebieden/limburg/swalmdal

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