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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Schaagbachtal Marsh

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Schaagbachtal Marsh

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Schaagbachtal Marsh

Hiking

4.8

(143)

Cycling

3.8

(10)

Road cycling

5.0

(2)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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

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Tips

August 5, 2023

Hiking

The Schaagbachtal nature reserve is located in the town of Wassenberg in the district of Heinsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The area, which consists of three sub-areas, extends north-west, north and north-east of the core town of Wassenberg along the Schaagbach, a right tributary of the Rur.

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February 12, 2024

Hiking

A beaver also lives here.

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October 27, 2025

Hiking

For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Schaagbachtal Marsh offers a quiet, almost magical place. The area is characterized by vast marshes and a …

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Schaagbachtal Marsh

4.5

(4)

21

hikers

#1.

Birgelener Pützchen (Birgelen Little Spring) – Bridge Over the Duvenbach loop from Wildenrath

7.23km

01:53

40m

40m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

3.5

(4)

10

hikers

#2.

Birgeler Primeval Forest Nature Reserve – Birgelener Pützchen (Birgelen Little Spring) loop from Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz

9.86km

02:33

50m

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

5.0

(6)

25

hikers

#3.

Birgeler Primeval Forest – Dream Trail Wildes Schagbachtal loop from Wildenrath

4.54km

01:09

10m

10m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

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Elevation 130 m

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

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