Best trail running 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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- 4.4 (69)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrAdventurous 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
- 4.6 (63)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-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...
- 4.2 (42)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Tackenbendener-Runde is a certified premium walking trail near the German-Dutch border. At 6.6 kilometres, the route in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve is the longest walking trail in the Wasser.Wander.Welt. Wet meadows, moors, heather moors and juniper heaths are typical of the walking trail, which has a very special charm, especially in the early hours of the morning. Highlights of the hike: - Rare...
- 4.4 (40)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular tour from Rothenbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The car park between the Herkenbosserweg and Gitstapper Weg is a good starting point. Around half of the outward route lies in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and offers a beautiful natural landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Dalheimer Mühle mill - Along the Rothenbach stream - Helpensteiner stream
- 4.6 (20)·Moderate·16.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.1 (18)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful 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.
- 4.5 (23)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route near Brüggen, North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads into the Brachter Wald nature reserve, where there are countless popular hiking trails. Due to its length and because it has only a few inclines, the path is good for a leisurely walk in the forest with the whole family. It goes over natural and gravel paths through the idyllic nature reserve. With a bit of luck, even deer and small wild animals can be spotted. The wonderful forest air ensures relaxation and...
- 4.2 (14)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.1 (14)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best hiking trail for running in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Nette-Seen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 69 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 142 m.
What is the longest running trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Schwalmtal-Umrundung. This trail is estimated to be 35.6 km long.
How many running trails are in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
There are 75 running trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 745 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
Schwalmtal-Umrundung has the most elevation gain for running trails with 647 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Residenzweg Mönchengladbach Teil III (Odenkirchen - Hardt), which has 435 m of elevation gain.
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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