스왈맨 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

A charming spot along the Swalm River for a break. You can hear the flowing water and sit surrounded by nature, often with views of the winding river and the surrounding forests. Ideal for a quick stop or picnic during a walk or bike ride.

On this bench, you can rest for a moment and enjoy the view of the winding Schwalm River. The rippling water, the birds along the banks, and the tranquility of the landscape make this an ideal spot for a short break.

This bench is located at the end of a raised area that is actually part of the long earthen wall known as "De Wolfsgraaf." So, in front of you is the Swalm. And behind you, a piece of military history. See also https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/3239745

Beavers have been present on the Swalm River since 1998-1999. An article about the first feeding traces observed during this period can be found here: https://natuurtijdschriften.nl/pub/1004466/NAHM2000089008004.pdf It's not immediately clear how many beavers actually live in the valley, but the traces are hard to miss. And of course, there's always this wooden statue in the series of sculptures for the nature trail by artist Roel van Wijlick, "Boom tot Beeld" (Tree to Sculpture).

Beavers have been present on the Swalm River since 1998-1999. An article about the first feeding traces observed during this period can be found here: https://natuurtijdschriften.nl/pub/1004466/NAHM2000089008004.pdf It's not immediately clear how many beavers actually live in the valley, but the traces are hard to miss. And of course, there's always this wooden statue in the series of sculptures for the nature trail by artist Roel van Wijlick, "Boom tot Beeld" (Tree to Sculpture).

Don't try to reach the ruins through the turnstile with the information board. You'll only encounter barbed wire, or you'll walk straight into the Swalm. Continue walking towards the bridge (where the railway and A73 are above and the Swalm flows beneath). Before you reach the bridge, you can simply turn left and walk to the ruins, as there's an opening. And because a picture often says more than a written word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MrPsuqZZSc

A little extra oxygen for the Swalm with its stones and boulders, in addition to the depth changes and meandering, and for the fish and aquatic life. And of course, always a delight to see and hear.

The Swalm has a natural, meandering character along its entire length. This is what the information sign "The natural character of the Swalm" says (see photos). But you can also just see it—truly—the Swalm meanders here in a delightful way, especially since the restoration of its natural character at De Bosberg swimming pool. The sign also states this. And then there's this: "The Swalm is a meandering stream in Central Limburg, deeply incised in the Meuse terraced landscape. The stream lies at the transition from the plateau between the Meuse and Rhine rivers to the Meuse valley." More about this can be found at https://www.natura2000.nl/gebieden/limburg/swalmdal