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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Viersen
Niederkrüchten

Lake Venekotensee – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Easy

4.8

(13)

30

riders

Lake Venekotensee – Schwalm River loop from Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

01:02

16.9km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

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1.92 km

Lake Venekotensee

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Nice calm lake.

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2

2.45 km

Lake Venekoten

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The bike path between Venekotensee and Schwalm is perhaps the more attractive one, but on the other hand it is no less beautiful.

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3

5.08 km

The Wacholderheide, in the middle of the Elmpter Schwalmbruch, is a little less frequented, since most drive along the Schwalm and Venekotensee, but it is still a very nice alternative.

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4

5.27 km

A beautiful landscape, mostly it is difficult for me whether I stay by the river or cross the Elmpter Schwalmbruch.

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5

11.4 km

Schwalm River

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It is always beautiful at the Shwalm and the nature is unique.

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13.1 km

In Tackenbenden

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This area is called Tackenbenden. Here a small wooden footbridge leads in a semicircle past the cycle path. The footbridge is not suitable for cycling, but pushing the bike the …

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13.4 km

Elmpter Swalmbruch Marshes

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

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14.3 km

Not only the beauty of nature, but also the tranquility that reigns here, wonderful.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.0 km

2.57 km

1.75 km

928 m

629 m

Surfaces

9.35 km

5.77 km

1.06 km

629 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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