Best historic site 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·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...
- 4.5 (62)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting and promising hiking tour in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice excursion that offers a lot of variety. A highlight is the Krickenbecker Seen, where there is an ideal place for a little rest. There you can also see the impressive Krickenbeck Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty prospects - Local flora and fauna - Great natural landscapes - Schwalm-Nette Nature Park - Krickenbecker lakes and Hinsbecker heights
- 4.6 (53)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHiking trail from the village of Vlodrop-Station through the Meinweg National Park to the Dalheimer Mühle in Germany. Vlodrop-Station is a village located in the middle of the Meinweg National Park. An ideal starting point for beautiful hiking trails. This route leads directly into the woods, along a few forest lakes. After crossing a meadow, the trail enters Germany. The trail leads past the former monastery of Sankt Ludwig to the Helpensteiner Bach. The Dalheimer Mühle is located in the...
- 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 (18)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful landscapes just over the border. This beautiful route begins at the Dalheimer Mühle, one of the outermost points of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and leads to the neighboring Netherlands and there to the "De Meinweg" national park. Through communal use and overexploitation since the Bronze Age, a diverse heath landscape has emerged here, which serves as a habitat for many animal species. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments at the...
- 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...
- 4.1 (14)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this cross-border loop you walk through several nature reserves. The start and finish is at the hiking car park near the "Haus Galgenvenn" restaurant. Several ponds, moors and heath characterize the landscape. Highlights of the hike: - Heath - bog - Schlucht nature reserve - Huehnerkamp nature reserve - Galgenvenn
- 4.4 (18)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrA relaxed tour around the Breyeller See and the Nettebruch. The Nette lakes are part of the Schwalm-Nette nature park and take their name from the Nette river, which was partially dammed. This created several lakes, which were also enlarged by peat extraction. This is about the Breyeller See and the "Zum Schänzchen" is where you can stop and there is a playground for children.
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Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Pieterpad Segment 2.9: Venlo - Swalmen, which has a 4.1 star rating from 115 reviews. This trail is 14.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,236 ft.
What is the longest historic site trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park is Düsseldorf - Roermond. This trail is estimated to be 99.8 mi long.
How many historic site trails are in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
There are 116 historic site trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park?
Düsseldorf - Roermond has the most elevation gain for historic site 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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- 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