Best camping 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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- 4.1 (115)·Moderate·14.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis 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...
- 4.4 (157)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCertified 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...
- 4.4 (157)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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 route mostly follows natural paths, past the "Birgelener Pützchen" pilgrimage chapel and the "Haus Wildenrath" biological station. This route is part of the hiking region "WasserWanderWelt". Danger! Sometimes the signage is missing or could be improved. It is therefore worth using the offline map or a physical hiking...
- 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 (14)·Easy·3.6 mi·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...
- 4.0 (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,...
- 3.9 (9)·Easy·1.8 mi·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 parking lot 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
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Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Pieterpad Segment 2.9: Venlo - Swalmen, which has a 4.1 star rating from 112 reviews. This trail is 14.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,236 ft.
What is the longest camping trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Düsseldorf - Roermond. This trail is estimated to be 99.8 mi long.
How many camping trails are in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
There are 62 camping trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 834 AllTrails community reviews.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
Düsseldorf - Roermond has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 6,250 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Maas-Niederrheinpad: Roermond Loop, which has 5,688 ft 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