Best bird watching 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 characterized 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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- 4.7 (47)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrCertified 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...
- 4.4 (69)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrExciting 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 - great views
- 4.6 (63)·Easy·3.9 mi·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 parking lot. 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·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Tackenbendener loop is a certified premium walking trail near the German-Dutch border. At 6.6 km, the route in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve is the longest walking trail in the Wasser.Wander.Welt. Wet meadows, moorland areas and juniper heaths are typical of the walking trail, which has a very special magic, especially in the early morning hours. Highlights of the hike: - rare animals and plants -...
- 4.2 (34)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrTransnational loop trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike runs from the German nature park Schwalm-Nette to the Dutch national park De Meinweg. Several nature reserves are hiked through. A picnic with a view of the lake can be enjoyed at Melickerven. Highlights of the hike: - Melickerven - Luesekamp and Boschbeek nature reserve - Luzenkamp nature reserve - beautiful forest trails
- 4.0 (18)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrLoop trail starting in the Netherlands, but soon you will cross the German border. The trail runs through the Brachterwald, a German forest. In the forest you will find traces of the Second World War, the border guards can still be seen here. The watchtower you pass also dates from 1943. You will come across a few information boards along the way.
- 4.2 (12)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis 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,...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrLoop trail from Vlodrop-Station along Rothenbach in Germany and through the Meinweg National Park. Hiking trail starting from Vlodrop-Station, a former border railway yard in the southwest corner of National Park de Meinweg. A wooden bridge crosses the German border through the wet landscape. The Rothenbach flows here. The winding river forms the natural border of the Netherlands and Germany. At the height of the historic water mill the Gitstappermolen the trail enters the Netherlands again....
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·10.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrStarting from the Limburg village of Boukoul, this trail invites a journey through the cross-border Swalm valley and the German nature reserve Elmpter Schwalmbruch. The path winds along the banks of the Swalm, a river that still meanders naturally through the landscape here. Hikers walk through a varied backdrop of wet carr forests and open heathlands, where rare bog myrtle grows and the kingfisher is regularly spotted above the water. In the ponds of the Schwalmbruch, dragonflies and various...
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Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Schwalmbruch, which has a 4.7 star rating from 47 reviews. This trail is 9.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 656 ft.
What is the longest bird watching trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Radrundwanderweg Brüggen. This trail is estimated to be 20.3 mi long.
How many birding trails are in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
There are 16 birding trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park.These birding trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 339 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
Radrundwanderweg Brüggen has the most elevation gain for birding trails with 1,384 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Krickenbecker Lake - De Wittsee Lake Loop, which has 1,256 ft of elevation gain.
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- 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