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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Schwalm Source Area

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Erkelenz

Schwalm Source Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Schwalm Source Area

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5.0

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5.0

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Location: Erkelenz, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Albertissimo

May 18, 2020

Hiking

During my hike, I followed the Schwalm's route drawn on the Komoot map to the beginning. Irritated by the erratic boulder with the label "Schwalmquellgebiet" I did some research on …

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Peter jetzt sehr oft mit Ecki

August 2, 2017

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This is where the Schwalm springs. Interesting to see how a river forms from various gullies in a marshy landscape, in the course of which many mills can be found.

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Rheinschiffer ⚓

February 25, 2018

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It is always an experience to know where the rivers are coming from.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Erkelenz, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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