Best walking trails in Schwalm-Nette Nature Park

Wonderfully quiet nature walk through a special border area. From restaurant and driving stable Venhof you are in National Park De Meinweg in a few minutes. The German-Dutch border in this area is naturally formed by the winding river Bosbeek, around which you walk. Along the way you walk through forests and over moors, you pass club paths and viewpoints.

This 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...

Hiking 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...

Popular walking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Tackenbendener loop is a certified premium walking trail near the German-Dutch border. At 6.6 km, the route in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve is the longest walking trail in the Wasser.Wander.Welt. Wet meadows, moorland areas and juniper heaths are typical of the walking trail, which has a very special magic, especially in the early morning hours. Highlights of the hike: - rare animals and plants -...

Family-friendly loop near Brüggen, North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads into the Brachter Wald nature reserve, where there are countless popular hiking trails. Due to its length and because it has only a few inclines, the path is good for a leisurely walk in the forest with the whole family. It goes over natural and gravel paths through the idyllic nature reserve. With a bit of luck, even deer and small wild animals can be spotted. The wonderful forest air ensures relaxation and...

Loop 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.

This 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,...

Family-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 -...