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North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Viersen
Niederkrüchten

Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm River in the Swalmdal loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Viersen
Niederkrüchten

Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm River in the Swalmdal loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Moderate

4.8

(696)

2,138

hikers

Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm River in the Swalmdal loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

03:10

12.3km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

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2.39 km

Beaver sculpture on the Swalm

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Beautiful wooden sculptures on the banks of the Schwalm

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2.57 km

Rapids on the Swalm

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Always nice to hike the route.

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3.65 km

Rest area on the Swalm River

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Many benches are set up along the Schwalm to take a break, relax and enjoy nature.

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4.68 km

Scenic view of the Swalm in Swalmdal

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Nature and a lot of peace

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5.25 km

Swalm River in the Swalmdal

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The Swalmdal is a Natura2000 area. The meandering stream the Swalm runs through the valley. The stream is located at the transition from the plateau between the Maas and the Rhine to the Meuse valley.

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10.9 km

Schwalmbruch Wetlands

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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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11.2 km

For people with mobility impairments, I recommend either the nearby trail parking lot at "Kamerickshof" on the L 373, better yet the southern trail parking lot "Tackenbenden". The boardwalk can …

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11.3 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath

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

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12.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.25 km

4.08 km

992 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

3.14 km

3.03 km

1.25 km

234 m

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