Schwalmbruch Wetlands – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Schwalmbruch Wetlands – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Moderate

4.6

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hikers

Schwalmbruch Wetlands – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

02:39

10.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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886 m

Bridge Over the Schwalm

Highlight • Bridge

The path leads directly past the Schwalm and various lakes, all of this away from traffic. A varied landscape (lakes, rivers, moors, forests, wetlands) ensures entertainment.

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5.94 km

Picnic Area by the Schwalm River

Highlight • Rest Area

What more could a nature lover wish for?

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6.41 km

Pond in the Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful water in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch and different views of nature and wildlife in every season.

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6.65 km

Schwalm River

Highlight • River

Here the path is wide and paved, leading along the Schwalm, with beautiful biotopes and ponds on the other side.

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6.89 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Here you are not on the wrong track. Nice detour overlooking a small tranquil lake, On the metal plate are engraved options to info. Telephone number and Internet address.

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7.09 km

Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

At the center of the 296-hectare Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve lies a large moor, a relic of the once extensive fens along the Schwalm River.

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8.84 km

View of the Lake in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Lake

Romantic view of Venekotensee.

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9.02 km

Lake Venekotensee

Highlight • Lake

Nice calm lake.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

1.83 km

867 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

14°C

7°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

March 14, 2022,Tour 22 - Runde Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Since I was in the area (NSG Brachter Wald) that day before, I made a detour around the NSG Elmpter Schwalbruch (pre-reconnaissance). Will probably go there again in the summer when there are more birds. With a lot of luck I might see a beaver (which is definitely there..discovered a lot of bite marks) in front of the lens.
Definitely …

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January 2, 2025,Wanderung mit Luis und Joni - Venekoten See und Schwalmbruch.

So that my two grandchildren don't have to be bored at home, I organized a little hike for us around the Venekoten Lake, Schwalmbruch to the Dutch border. That was quite a route for the boys. Some parts of the swamp were barely passable. It was a bit adventurous and very dirty, but the boys had fun. In places the …

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January 22, 2023,Diergartscher See und Elmpter Schwalmbruch

From the Oebeler Bruch, on a beaten path, along the Diergartscher See. Then back through the Elmpter Schwalmbruch. It was nice to see that the small lakes and the moorland were filled with water again.
I noticed that dog owners are probably illiterate. Despite clear instructions that dogs must be on a leash, 90% of the dog handlers let the …

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July 28, 2024,Rondje Venekoten

I walk this route regularly. Often I don't even turn on Komoot. For me, this route has something magical, it is beautiful here regardless of the time of year.

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