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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

01:57

7.50km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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3.63 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath

Highlight • Natural

A large heath area that in late summer gets a pink hue from flowering heather.

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3.70 km

Water Viewpoint 14 – Schwalmbruch Boardwalk

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With a view of the bridge that makes a detour parallel to the hiking trail

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3.98 km

Schwalmbruch Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

The hiking trail on the Schwalm leads past this biotope. The grass that looks like reeds grows meters high here. Periodically this is partially removed, but each year it grows …

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4.20 km

Wetland Biotope in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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The area between the Schwalm and Nette rivers offers a wide variety of habitats. The wetlands provide a habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna and are of …

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4.23 km

Schwalm River

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Here the path is wide and paved, leading along the Schwalm, with beautiful biotopes and ponds on the other side.

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4.46 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Here you are not on the wrong track. Nice detour overlooking a small tranquil lake, On the metal plate are engraved options to info. Telephone number and Internet address.

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4.67 km

Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

At the center of the 296-hectare Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve lies a large moor, a relic of the once extensive fens along the Schwalm River.

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5.75 km

Beaver dam on the Venekotenbach

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In recent years the beavers have "nibbled" several trees north of Lake Venekoten that they were a danger. Since storms often topple the trees in the region, several trees were …

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7.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

1.27 km

432 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

2.09 km

1.41 km

236 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

26°C

12°C

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath

Water Viewpoint 14 – Schwalmbruch Boardwalk

Schwalmbruch Wetlands

Wetland Biotope in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Schwalm River

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Beaver dam on the Venekotenbach

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