Nature Reserve Guide
Nettetal is a nature reserve situated within the cross-border Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, offering a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by extensive forests, heathlands, moors, and numerous lakes, many of which are former peat mining sites. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. The small Nette river flows through the area, further shaping its unique natural character.
Nettetal provides a…
196
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4.5
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4.9
(825)
2,912
hikers
9.23km
02:40
170m
170m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
(54)
246
hikers
5.56km
01:34
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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174
hikers
11.9km
03:21
250m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(45)
155
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
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335
riders
27.2km
01:40
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47
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36.6km
02:23
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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49
riders
12.5km
00:49
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46
riders
16.9km
01:01
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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360
riders
39.6km
01:56
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.4
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251
riders
39.8km
01:49
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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151
riders
41.4km
01:54
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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50
riders
80.7km
03:53
970m
970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3.0
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88
runners
10.4km
01:07
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
runners
14.8km
01:34
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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86
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25
runners
7.96km
00:53
140m
140m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.8
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20
riders
12.8km
00:52
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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30
riders
36.1km
02:11
300m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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13
riders
33.2km
02:36
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.9
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29
riders
49.1km
03:16
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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34
riders
31.6km
02:28
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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33
riders
51.4km
04:11
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
36.8km
03:20
860m
860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
26.4km
01:58
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nettetal offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and jogging. The region features 127 routes across these sports, catering to various skill levels.
Nettetal features 145 kilometers of hiking trails, including certified premium routes like "Nette Seen - Wasser. Wander. Welt." and "Galgenvenn - Wasser. Wander. Welt." A popular route is the Nette-Schieferpfad – Traumpfad, which is approximately 5.7 miles [9.2 kilometers] long. More hiking options are available in the Hiking in Nettetal guide.
Yes, Nettetal offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. An example is the View of the Nette Viaduct – Nette Waterfall loop, which is about 3.4 miles [5.5 kilometers] long. Additional easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Nettetal guide.
Nettetal is characterized by its numerous lakes, including the Krickenbecker Seen, Kleiner De Wittsee, and De Wittsee. The area also features extensive forests, heathlands like Hühnerkamp, and wet biotopes formed from old clay pits. The small Nette river flows through the region, contributing to its diverse landscape.
Nettetal is known for its 'lake cycling tour' and offers a network of routes for road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. Routes vary in surface from paved to gravel. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes in Nettetal and Cycling in Nettetal provide more details.
Yes, Nettetal provides mountain biking trails, with options ranging from easy to more challenging. An example is the Mallet Tunnel – View from Lehnen Viaduct loop, approximately 13.2 miles [21.3 kilometers] long. Further routes are detailed in the MTB Trails in Nettetal guide.
Outdoor activities in Nettetal are highly rated on komoot, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 1,400 ratings. Over 6,900 visitors have explored the 127 available routes in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Nettetal, including Hiking in Nettetal, Road Cycling Routes in Nettetal, MTB Trails in Nettetal, and Cycling in Nettetal. Other guides cover easy hikes, running trails, gravel biking, attractions, and natural monuments.
Yes, Nettetal provides routes suitable for jogging. An example is the Ehem. Schiefergruben loop, which is approximately 4.8 miles [7.8 kilometers] long. More jogging options can be found in the Running Trails in Nettetal guide.
For official information about the Nettetal region, the city's website is www.nettetal.de. General inquiries for the city of Nettetal can be directed by phone using the dialling code +49 2153 898-0.
While the region is known for its water features, specific waterfalls are not prominently listed as major attractions within the Nettetal nature reserve itself. However, the Waterfall hikes in Nettetal guide on komoot may provide routes that include or pass by smaller cascades or features referred to as waterfalls.

