Elmpter Schwalmbruch, Nature reserve in Brüggen and Niederkrüchten, Germany.
The protected area spans 295 hectares along the Schwalm river, featuring wet meadows, moorlands, and extensive juniper heath formations near the Dutch border.
The area received its initial protection status in 1964, followed by additional European Union nature protection designation in 2004 under Natura 2000 guidelines.
The reserve functions as an outdoor learning center where visitors discover regional biodiversity through organized educational programs about local wildlife preservation.
Visitors access the area through two main parking areas, Weidenweg and Tackenbenden, connecting to a network of trails including the 16-kilometer Premiumweg 1 route.
The site contains artificial water bodies specifically constructed for amphibian breeding, supporting multiple dragonfly species and the regions only juniper heath system.
Location: Brüggen
Location: Niederkrüchten
Inception: 1964
GPS coordinates: 51.22606,6.10815
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
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