Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm Meanders loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm Meanders loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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4.6

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141

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Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm Meanders loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

02:00

7.80km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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720 m

Above the Schwalm

Highlight • River

From this vantage point, you overlook the Swalm, a tranquil river that meanders through woods, meadows, and heathland. The area offers a combination of open vistas and green banks where birdsong and the rippling water provides a serene backdrop.

Its location above the Swalm offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, allowing you to clearly observe the dynamics of river, nature, and the seasons.

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3.96 km

Swalm River, Swalmdal Nature Reserve

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Relaxed detour along the Schwalm. A gentle splash of water as you walk across a beautiful forest floor.

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4.00 km

Beaver sculpture on the Swalm

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Beautiful wooden sculptures on the banks of the Schwalm

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4.05 km

Animal Wood Sculptures Along the Schwalm Trail

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It's a very nice track

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4.20 km

Sedge Snail Wooden Sculpture

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Very beautiful and natural

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4.34 km

Rapids on the Swalm

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Always nice to hike the route.

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4.82 km

Swalm Meanders

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The Dutch part of the Swalm has plenty of room to meander naturally, so you walk along all kinds of whimsical bends in the river - a beautiful sight.

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5.12 km

De Bos Inn

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Nicely located inn with a great garden. Delicious cakes and coffee!

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7.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

1.75 km

272 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.25 km

2.20 km

828 m

128 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

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Comments

June 23, 2025,Swalmen Stromschnellen

Once again, we're in the Netherlands. Swalmen is beautifully wooded, and the river meanders beautifully through the forest. The water is even quite choppy, which is rare here in the lowlands.

All in all, a beautiful and varied tour.

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