Best historic site trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park

This hiking trail follows segment 9 of part two of the Pieterpad, an iconic long-distance route across the Netherlands. The journey connects Venlo to Swalmen via a forested path along the Meuse terrace steep edge and German border. It features the extensive woods of Jammerdaalse Heide plus the winding stream valley of the Swalm river. Overnight stays occur at various campsites near the path or local hotels, which require booking during summer months. Grocery stores and many restaurants are...

Popular premium hiking trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail and takes you through the idyllic Schaagbachtal nature reserve. The trail mostly runs along natural paths, past the "Birgelener Pützchen" pilgrimage chapel and the "Haus Wildenrath" biological centre. This route is part of the "WasserWanderWelt" hiking region. Attention! Some of the signposting is missing or could be improved. It is therefore worth using the offline map or a physical...

Exciting and scenic hiking tour in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful excursion that offers plenty of variety. Highlights include the Krickenbeck Lakes, an ideal place for a short break. There you can also see the impressive Krickenbeck Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Great natural landscapes - Schwalm-Nette Nature Park - Krickenbeck Lakes and Hinsbeck Heights

Walking route from the village of Vlodrop-Station through National Park de Meinweg to Dalheimer Mühle in Germany. Vlodrop-Station is a village located in the middle of National Park De Meinweg. An ideal starting point for beautiful hiking routes. This walking route leads directly into the woods, past several forest lakes. After crossing the meadow, the route enters Germany. Past the former monastery Sankt Ludwig, the route leads to the Helpensteiner Bach. In the stream is the Dalheimer...

Adventurous hike in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail located in the "WasserWanderWelt" premium hiking region. Two nature reserves ("Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee" and "Ferkensbruch"), numerous bodies of water and near-natural quarry forests make for an extremely varied hiking experience. Highlights: - Interesting flora and fauna - fantastic views

Family-friendly tour in the Tantelbruch nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail in the "WasserWanderWelt" premium hiking region. Two idyllic lakes and plenty of Lower Rhine history await visitors here. One highlight is the Mühlrath Mill dating back to 1447, which is located right next to the car park. The route is well-marked throughout and is suitable for families with children with its short distance. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...

Beautiful landscapes just over the border. This beautiful route begins at Dalheimer Mühle, one of the outermost points of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and leads into the neighbouring Netherlands and the Meinweg National Park. Through communal use and overuse since the Bronze Age, a diverse heathland landscape has been created here, which serves as a habitat for many animal species. Accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops at the start and end of the route.

Varied loop trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Shaped like an eight, the A4 loop trail invites you to take a relaxing hike around Lake Born. In addition to idyllic waters, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as the Born mill and Brueggen Castle, built in the 13th century. Dogs must be kept on a leash within the Tantelbruch nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Borner mill - Lake Born - Tantelbruch nature reserve - Brueggen Castle (moated...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cross-border circular walk takes you through several nature reserves. The start and finish is the hikers' car park near the "Haus Galgenvenn" restaurant. The landscape is characterised by several ponds, moors and heathland. Highlights of the hike: - Heath - moor - Gorge nature reserve - Hühnerkamp nature reserve - Galgenvenn

A relaxed loop around the Breyeller See and the Nettebruch. The Nette lakes are part of the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and take their name from the River Nette, which was partially dammed. This created several lakes, which were also enlarged by peat extraction. This is about the Breyeller See and the Zum Schänzchen, where you can stop for a bite to eat, and there is a playground for children.