Best long 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...

Certified premium hiking trail on the German-Dutch border The wonderful hike along natural paths and along small lakes and ponds is located in the premium hiking region "WasserWanderWelt". It goes through varied heath landscapes with flowering meadows and through forests. In wet weather the trails can get very muddy. At the starting point there is an inn with a playground. Since there are also mountain bikers on the trails, you should look out for each other. Start is at the parking lot at...

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...

Certified premium hiking trail on the German-Dutch border. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that runs between Germany and Holland. On the German side, it passes through a nature reserve with a primeval forest character and on the Dutch side mostly through commercial forest. The waters, wet meadows and juniper heaths along the route are a true paradise for birdwatchers - kingfishers, tree falcons and ospreys live here. Highlights: - numerous bird species - Idyllic and varied...

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

This cross-border circular route takes you through one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the German-Dutch border region. The trail starts in the Wegberg district of Dalheim-Rödgen and opens up the extensive heathland and forest area of De Meinweg National Park. The route runs along a varied mix of sandy heathland paths, shady forest trails and footbridges through enchanted moorland. A central highlight is the unique terraced landscape, created by geological faults, as well as the...

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

Popular circular hiking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a longer variant of the popular premium walking trail Tackenbendener-Runde, which explores the southern part of the Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve. The landscape south of the Schwalm is characterized by moorland, wet meadows and juniper heaths. Highlights of the hike: - Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve - Vogelsberg - Hiking trail along the Schwalm - Detour to the Bohlensteg (optional)

This hike takes you through the cross-border basin of the Swalm, a river renowned for its jagged and natural character. On the Dutch side, near Swalmen, the river winds through a wooded valley with steep banks carved out by the flowing water. The landscape here is a mix of damp carr forests and open grasslands. As soon as you cross the German border, you enter the Elmpter Schwalmbruch, a vast nature reserve dominated by rare juniper thickets, wet heathlands, and fens. In this tranquil area,...