Best forest trails in Schwalmtal
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Schwalmtal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.3 (18)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful hiking trail through the Hardter Wald forest in North Rhine-Westphalia. South of Hardt, this circular route runs through the idyllic Hardter Wald forest, which is also located in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park. The start is at the car park on the "Am Kirschbaum" path. The "Am Kirschbaum" bus stop is very close by for those travelling by public transport. There are refreshment stops further on in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Shady forest paths
- 4.3 (39)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of the almost 5 km long A5 circular trail is at Lüttelforster Mühle. You hike through the Schwalm valley on tarmac paths, sand and forest trails to Lüttelforst. When you get back to the starting point, we recommend stopping off at the Lüttelforster Mühle. Highlights of the hike: - Centre of Lüttelforst - Lüttelforster Mühle (rest days: Monday and Tuesday) - Schwalmtal valley
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·21.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular cycle route in the Nette-Schwalm Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Ponds, lakes and rivers, historic mills and churches worth seeing - the Schwalmtal circular cycle route not only offers a wonderful insight into the Schwalmtal valley between Waldniel and Brüggen, which is largely a nature reserve, but also offers plenty of variety while cycling. The tour can be started at the market square in Waldniel or at the large car park at Heidweiher. Highlights of the tour: - St...
- 1.8 (2)·Moderate·33.3 km·Est. 8–9 hrScenic circular tour in North Rhine-Westphalia. A varied tour across open fields, past forest edges, lakes, ponds and small rivers. Numerous mills, such as the Molzmühle, Lüttelforster Mill, Pannenmühle mill, Radermühle mill, Mühlrather mill and Borner mill are located along the way. In beautiful Waldniel there are cafés and restaurants to stop off at after the tour. Highlights: - Maria im Klee - Museum Heimatstube
- Moderate·70.8 km·Est. 16–17.5 hrRoute and altitude recording of the signposted RTF route over 75 km on 08.03.2008 with Garmin Forerunner 301. Organiser of the RTF is RSC Schwalmtal 1987 e.V. Alternative routes over 45 km and 111 km. Recommended and scenic RTF at the beginning of the season in the German-Dutch border area through the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and the Nationaal Park De Meinweg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Schwalmtal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Schwalmtal is RTF Schwalmtaler FrühjahrsTreff. This trail is estimated to be 70.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Schwalmtal?
Schwalmtal: With an ascent of 919 m, RTF Schwalmtaler FrühjahrsTreff has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Dilkrath - Blaubeerfarm with 612 m of elevation gain.
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- Hütter Mühle
- Wasser.Blick 17 - Hariksee und Inselschlösschen
- Strandbad Am Heidweiher
- St. Jakobus
- Grabeskirche St. Anton
- Stützmauer
- St. Michael
- St. Gertrudis
- Pferdeweiher
- Wasser.Blick 18 Kopfweiden in Waldniel
- Evangelische Kirche Waldniel
- Dorfweiher
- Kaiserweiher
- Campingplatz Schwalmtal des KCCS e.V.
- Schürensteg
- Herbertshof
- Brandshof
- Alte Pfarrkirche und Gräberfeld
- Pfarrhaus