Best short trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park
Founded in 1965, the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is located in the far west of North Rhine-Westphalia on the Dutch border. It is part of the German-Dutch Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park. Its landscape is characterised by water. Lakes, rivers, streams and marshlands invite you to experience and enjoy a variety of activities. Typical forests, pastures, farmland and heathland offer impressive experiences and recreation in nature.
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- 4.6 (53)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrWalking 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...
- 4.2 (11)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The very relaxed circular route A7 starts at the Haus Wildenrath nature conservation station and leads almost continuously through the forest. Since the A7 circular hiking trail runs permanently through the nature reserve Helpensteiner Bachtal, upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Highlights of the hike: - House Wildenrath - Buchenhallenwald - Chapel at the...
- 3.9 (9)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular trail around the Effelder Waldsee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. The relaxed circular trail A9 starts at the Effelder Waldsee car park and leads clockwise around the idyllic lake between trees on fairly easy paths. There are camping facilities by the lake. The trail is also ideal for running. Highlights: - Family-friendly - Forest lake
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Lake Adolfo is not only very popular with walkers and joggers, but also with fishing enthusiasts. With a bit of luck, you can also observe cormorants and many other species of birds resting and breeding here on the circular trail around the lake. Highlights of the hike: - Numerous bird species - Lake Adolfo - Rur - Relics of the Westwall from the Second World War
- 4.4 (13)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A1 circular hiking trail leads over the Süchtelner Heights to the Bismarck Tower and is marked with a white "A1" logo on a black background. The tower was extensively restored in 2001. Along the way, it is also worth stopping off at the game reserve, where you can observe camera sheep and fallow deer (admission is free). Highlights of the hike: - Bismarck Tower - Viersen game reserve (optional)
- 4.9 (6)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCertified, varied premium walking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Tüschenroicher Runde, part of the Wasser.Wander.Welt - Maas-Schwalm-Nette, is an exciting circular route. The route impresses with views of the lake, the Motte and beautiful woodland areas. The tour is rounded off with a detour to the castle. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the walk: - Tüschenbroich Castle - Nature reserve - Moth
- 4.2 (11)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCertified, idyllic premium walking trail in the lowlands of North Rhine-Westphalia. A peaceful, entertaining loop that is part of the Water.Hiking.World - Maas-Schwalm-Nette and offers impressive views of the floodplain landscape and the surrounding countryside. On the path along the Niers, you are accompanied by the soothing babbling of the river. Highlights of the walk: - Oda Castle - Niers - Floodplain landscape
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Points of interest
- Glabbacher Bruch
- Nette
- Laarer See
- Naturschutzstation Haus Wildenrath
- Ferkensbruch
- Borner See
- Haus Wildenrath
- Hariksee
- Hinsbecker Bruch
- De Wittsee
- Weisser Stein
- Jugendzeltplatz Birgelen
- Windmühlenbruch
- Wasser.Blick 16 - Borner See
- Wasser.Blick 09 Krickenbecker Seen
- Wasser.Blick 14 Elmpter Schwalmbruch
- Effelder Waldsee
- Venekotensee
- Gewässer an der Flootsmühle
- Kutscherhaus