Best dog-friendly 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 (53)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hiking tour in Wassenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The signposted loop starts at the "Birgeler Urwald" car park, where a bus stops directly (bus stop Wildenrath Haus Wildenrath). From there it goes on narrow paths and forest and meadow paths in the beautiful atmosphere under the canopy of leaves of the nature park and to the western border of Birgelen. This is the perfect place for anyone who loves forests! There is a restaurant in the center of Wildenrath and home-made products can...
- 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...
- 3.6 (12)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly and varied excursion in Straelen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tour takes you through the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park. The highlight of this round is the recreational paradise of the Blue Lagoon. Further details can be found on the official website www.blauelagune.de. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Fairytale natural landscape - Blue Lagoon
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike through the Harzer Bruch, North Rhine-Westphalia The A6 circular hiking trail is a beautiful short hike around the Nette through the Harzer Bruch on easy-to-walk paths without any significant differences in altitude. The starting and ending points are at An der Pass at the Waldfrieden campsite (parking available). Caution: Short stretches lead along busy roads. Highlights: - Camping possibility - local flora and fauna
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Wild Schaagbach Valley Trail, which has a 4.7 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 5.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 551 ft.
What is the longest dog-friendly trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Boukoul - Elmpter Schwalmbruch - Swalm Valley. This trail is estimated to be 10.7 mi long.
How many dog-friendly trails are in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
There are 4 dog-friendly trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 75 AllTrails community reviews.
Which dog friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
Boukoul - Elmpter Schwalmbruch - Swalm Valley has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 846 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Wild Schaagbach Valley Trail, which has 551 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