Sumpf im Schaagbachtal

A 10 km long round leads from the house Wildenrath through Schlagbachtal.

The valley landscape is very beautiful to look at.
The whole area is very swampy and has several natural streams flowing through it.
It is characteristic of the area that the sources of five brooks lie here, which have allowed the Schaagbach Valley to develop into a species-rich wetland. The stream meanders through damp valleys whose edges can rise up to several meters.
One of the springs is located near Haus Wildenrath south of Wildenrath.
Absolutely worth seeing!

The dream path opens up to hikers the beauties of nature in the Schaagbachtal with different habitats. With a little luck you might see kingfishers or bats. West of Wildenrath it goes along the Schaagbach through the forest towards Birgelen. The transition between the two brook valleys is formed by an unspoilt forest landscape.

A wonderful area for hiking!

historischer-verein-wegberg.de/files/2019-01-02-rp-online-traumweg-durchs-wilde-schaagbachtal.pdf

aachener-nachrichten.de/lokales/heinsberg/ausgeschildert-neuer-wanderweg-durch-das-wilde-schaagbachtal_aid-34453457

rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/wegberg/wegberg-auf-dem-traumweg-durchs-wilde-schaagbachtal_aid-34958441

"... Wildenrath - a nine-kilometer circular hiking trail leads through the wild and romantic Schaagbach Valley and the idyllic Birgeler Bach Valley.
First of all: this dream path rightly bears its name. Anyone who wants to experience the power and beauty of nature as a hiker in just under three hours, regardless of the season, is best served with the "Wild Schaagbach Valley Dream Trail". The attractive circular hiking trail is almost nine kilometers long, is not very difficult and has a lot to offer for nature lovers. The route is very well signposted, so that even those unfamiliar with the area cannot get lost.
It starts in the parking lot of Haus Wildenrath. There a map offers an overview of the route, which despite its length is easy to hike because it has only a few noticeable inclines ... "

The Schaagbachtal is between Haus Wildenrath and Schaufenberg
continuous nature reserve. So it is understandable that the hiker
rarely gets to see the brook because of the swampy banks
are not accessible. You should be firm for the entire hiking route
Use footwear and be sure-footed.
dalheimer.beepworld.de/schaagbachtal-wanderung.htm

More information at
natur-erleben-nrw.de/natura-2000/regionen-und-gebiete-in-nrw/details/schaagbachtal

Water was dammed here, which is why the trees seem to grow out of the lake.

Around Haus Wildenrath you can easily explore nature

One of the most beautiful sections on this round, but unfortunately closed at the moment, as the path has been washed away. The beaver was probably too eager.

Fantastic hike on the premium hiking trail Birgeler Urwald. You can find all further information about the wonderful hiking trail at: netreisetagebuch.de/birgeler-urwald

"... All of a sudden we saw a body of water in the middle of the forest. As we got closer we realized that beavers were at work here. They had built an impressive dam ..."
You can find more information about our hike at: netreisetagebuch.de/birgeler-urwald

Super interesting swamp area. Many beavers are at home here

Due to the breach of the dyke at the Biberdamm, a diversion has currently been set up - the route on the classic route is currently not possible!

Attention in the residential area at Haus Wildenrath you can now get parking tickets for wrong parking if you park outside the marked areas.

Kind of spectacular though small. But the trees in the water with the Bieberdamm in front look magical ... or spooky ... depending on.

The NABU in the schagbach valley is beautiful but unfortunately now very well known and popular .... this unfortunately means that the path is sometimes very crowded.

A wonderful scenic delight

Unfortunately, the path has been closed for at least 18 months.

The beaver did a good job, building a beautiful high and long dam.
As a result, these trees have come to stand in the water. It has now become a big lake

The original nature with its highlights in fauna (beaver dam, bird world, friends of nature house) and flora (ancient, magnificent trees, diverse flowers and bushes) amaze you, admire the world and fill your soul with a sense of well-being (sounds kitschy, but it's still true). much more).

The beavers have taken care of this water feature. They have built dams in the river so that a lake is created where the beaver and his family can live well. Other birds and amphibians also benefit from this.

A beautiful sight in every season

Information about the Birgeler Urwald premium hiking trail: premiumwanderwelten.de/wanderweg/?tourID=6151363#ipd=6151380