Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm River in the Swalmdal loop from Swalmen

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Netherlands

Limburg

Swalmen

Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm River in the Swalmdal loop from Swalmen

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Rapids on the Swalm – Swalm River in the Swalmdal loop from Swalmen

01:55

7.57km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

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Swalmdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Rest area on the Swalm River

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Many benches are set up along the Schwalm to take a break, relax and enjoy nature.

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2.18 km

Swalm in the Swalmdal

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Part of the premium hiking trail Schwalmbruch. Great variety-rich way!

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3.24 km

Rapids on the Swalm

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Always nice to hike the route.

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3.34 km

Wooden Animal Sculptures Along the Swalm

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Along this path are beautiful works of art made of wood. Wood carvings of animals and amphibians

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3.51 km

Wooden path through the marshy land

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One of the most beautiful sections on the Schwalm ...
As you turn and turn, new and even more beautiful views open up. Plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the flora and fauna ...

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4.77 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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4.98 km

Bench Overlooking the Schwalm River

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This place is wonderfully located and is ideal for a relaxed picnic.

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5.41 km

The Swalmdal is a Natura2000 area. The meandering stream the Swalm runs through the valley. The stream is located at the transition from the plateau between the Maas and the Rhine to the Meuse valley.

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7.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

2.18 km

484 m

275 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.28 km

1.15 km

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

4°C

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Comments

January 1, 2023,Neujahrswanderung an der Schwalm entlang

I love it on 1.1. to go hiking in the morning. Hardly any people on the road, the freeways almost empty.
And the round is always nice. So I would say a successful hiking start into the new year 2023

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March 26, 2022,Schwalmbruch

Today we went back to the Schwalm, just before Swalmen. This time the short version.
Moore, forest and beautiful nature characterize this tour. There are a few new additions to the animal wood sculptures. At one point along the way there are many trees that you have to climb over (see photos).

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December 17, 2023,Die wilden Kalenderwanderer door het wilde dal van de Swalmen

An emotional experience to hike, see and feel on the rustic banks of the meandering S(ch)walm at any time of the year. The fauna and flora are impressive, the outskirts of Swalmen are beautiful to look at with old, stately buildings.

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February 6, 2025,Einem Nordmann das Swalmdal gezeigt

Today I hiked through the Swalm valley with a friend from ancient times, who now lives in northern Germany, along the meandering Swalm over meandering deep mud paths. With blue skies and clear air, I cut through the bushes, jumped over missing sticks on log paths and marveled at the diverse bird life. Simply beautiful.

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November 19, 2023,🇳🇱_Schwalmkurven bis Swalmen - Runde um Schwalmen

Simply wonderful to hike in the Schwalmtal. So beautiful again in autumn!

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July 30, 2024,Swalmen

Nice route for children with various wooden statues that can occur in nature

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December 26, 2024,Prachtige wandeling langs de oevers en over het vlonderpad van de meanderende Swalm

Just a breath of fresh air in a beautiful environment. Happy holidays!

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April 20, 2024,Wandeling langs de Swalm in Swalmen

Took a walk along the Swalm this afternoon.
It took us a little longer to take photos for the photo course.
Lovely weather, cloudy and a few drops of rain.
Car parked for free at Herberg de Bos in Swalmen.

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