Best moderate 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 (113)·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 (155)·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 (156)·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·5.5 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
- 4.7 (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
- 4.7 (55)·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...
- 4.4 (40)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic round tour from Rothenbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. You can start well from the parking lot between the Herkenbosserweg and the Gitstapper Weg. About half of the way there is in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and offers a beautiful natural landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Dalheim mill - Along the Rothenbach - Helpensteiner Bach
- 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
- 4.3 (56)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPretty and scenic excursion near Nettetal, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful excursion around various seascapes that provide particularly beautiful views. The start is at Krickenbeck Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Castle & Castle Park Krickenbeck
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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