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Schwelme Spring

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Schwelme Spring

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    Location: Schwelm, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    November 1, 2020

    Hiking

    You can rest on 2 new benches at the Schwelme source.
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    August 16, 2025

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    The spring is located below the benches. The Schwelme River has a "short life": after just 9 km, it flows into the Wupper near Oberbarmen.
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    1. Forest Pond – Schwelme Valley to the Source loop from Schwelm

    19.8km

    05:27

    330m

    330m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 340 m

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    Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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