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51.22, 6.37 · rel 303316
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red-black Regional network X4 · REL 303316

Rhein-Schwalm-Weg

58,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Nordrhein-Westfalen · 51.22°N · 6.37°E
58,5km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
29 views
3 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Zwischen der Bushaltestelle Bethesda Krankenhaus und dem Freizeitpark Dahl (Aktienstraße) ist der X4 nicht (mehr) markiert, da es durch viele Schmier- und Klebereien nicht mehr möglich ist, Wegezeichen anzubringen.

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

14× monument viewpoint summit ruins
Kriegerdenkmal monument · 26 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Wasser.Blick 15 - Brüggener Mühle viewpoint · 54 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Diesberg summit · 69 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Wasser.Blick 17 - Hariksee und Inselschlösschen viewpoint · 117 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Mayors for Peace monument · on the route 58,5 km 100%
Ruine der Burgkapelle ruins · on the route 58,5 km 100%
Nierssee viewpoint · 35 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Ehrenmal Louise Gueury monument · 45 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Balderich monument · 52 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Soldatendenkmal monument · 70 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Salomon Besthoff monument · 113 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Alma Besthoff monument · 114 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Joseph H. Pilates monument · 121 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Hückelsmay Denkmal monument · 164 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Rheydter Höhe summit · 176 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Julius Hermanns monument · 218 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Sofia Hermanns monument · 219 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Berta Wolff monument · 220 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Denny Wolff monument · 220 m off route 58,5 km 100%
Henriette Wolff monument · 220 m off route 58,5 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 29,3 km 58,5 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Rhein-Schwalm-Weg is 58.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rhein-Schwalm-Weg takes approximately 14h 34min to complete.
No, Rhein-Schwalm-Weg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rhein-Schwalm-Weg starts near coordinates 51.3029, 6.5029.
Rhein-Schwalm-Weg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rhein-Schwalm-Weg is maintained and managed by Verein Niederrhein.
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