Entering the area is only allowed on designated paths.
Description & Map
Summary
Nature reserves constitute one of the most important conservation categories in Germany and Austria. The exact definitions vary, but together they combine the conservation of natural landscape, the protection of endangered species and the preservation for scientific interests.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Viersen |
| Website | https://www.wms.nrw.de/html/7680100/VIE-036 |
| Area | 17.13km² |
| Year of foundation | 1988 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 92be3e50-9753-4c1b-9a06-4c7f68c772b9 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Naturpark Schwalm-Nette
Organisation und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit |
| Website | https://www.npsn.de |
| Address |
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Willy-Brandt-Ring 15
41747 Viersen Germany |
| Name and division |
Kreis Viersen
Untere Naturschutzbehörde |
| Website | https://www.kreis-viersen.de/ |
| Address |
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Rathausmarkt 3
41747 Viersen Germany |
| Name and division |
Nordrhein-Westfalen-Stiftung
Naturschutz, Heimat- und Kulturpflege |
| Website | https://www.nrw-stiftung.de |
| Address |
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Roßstraße 133
40476 Düsseldorf Germany |
Rules
Entry behavior
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on public roads.
Water activities
Water sport is forbidden.
Stay activities
Camping is forbidden.
Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.
Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden.
Air activities
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Mushroom collecting is forbidden.
Feeding animals is forbidden.
Swimming is forbidden.
Bathing animals is forbidden.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.
Legal documents
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Landschaftsplan "Grenzwald/Schwalm"
Kreis Viersen - March 28, 2024