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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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4.8

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172

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

01:16

4.91km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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2.01 km

Juniper Heath and Information Boards in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

On the opposite side of the path from the observation tower, you'll find (at the time of writing) two information boards. They, like part of the path that leads you there and the surrounding nature, are surrounded by juniper bushes.

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2.48 km

Venekotenbach

Highlight • River

The Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve is cut through with streams and ditches in order to drain excess water from the area.

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2.83 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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3.04 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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3.27 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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3.30 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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3.52 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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3.87 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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4.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

693 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

397 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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16°C

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve – Schwalmbruch Wetlands loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Juniper Heath and Information Boards in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Venekotenbach

Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Schwalm River

Wetland Biotope in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Schwalmbruch Wetlands

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Heath

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