Best short 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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- 4.6 (51)·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...
- 4.2 (11)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The very relaxed loop trail A7 starts at the Haus Wildenrath nature conservation station and leads almost continuously through the forest. Since the A7 loop trail runs permanently through the nature reserve Helpensteiner Bachtal, upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Highlights of the hike: - House Wildenrath - Buchenhallenwald - Chapel at the forest sports field -...
- 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
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Adolfosee is not only very popular with walkers and joggers, but also with fishing enthusiasts. With a bit of luck, you can also observe cormorants and many other species of birds resting and breeding here on the loop trail around the lake. Highlights of the hike: - numerous species of birds - Adolfosee - Rur - Relics of the West Wall from the Second World War
- 4.3 (13)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A1 loop trail leads over the Suechtelner Hoehen to the Bismarck Tower and is marked with a white "A1" logo on a black background. The tower was extensively restored in 2001. On the way, it is also worth making a stop at the game reserve, where you can watch Cameroon sheep and fallow deer (admission is free). Highlights of the hike: - Bismarck Tower - Viersen game reserve (optional)
- 4.9 (6)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCertified, varied premium walking trail in the Schwalm-Nette nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Tüschenroicher route, part of the Wasser.Wander.Welt - Maas-Schwalm-Nette, is an eventful circular route. The route impresses with views of the lake, the moth and beautiful forest areas. The tour is rounded off with a detour to the castle. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the walk: - Tüschenbroich Castle - nature reserve - moth
- 4.2 (11)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCertified, idyllic premium hiking trail in the lowlands, North Rhine-Westphalia. A quiet, entertaining tour that is part of the Wasser.Wander.Welt - Maas-Schwalm-Nette, and impresses with its impressive views of the meadow landscape and the surrounding landscape. On the path along the Niers you will be accompanied by the calming lapping of the river. Highlights of the walk: - Oda Castle - Niers - meadow landscape
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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