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Schwelm

Schwelm is a town in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 30,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit: 89 churches, 75 forts & heritage and 50 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Christuskirche, Tal Der Fastenbecke and Erlenhöhle.

51.2863° N, 7.2939° EPop. 30,235

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Within 30 km200 places
Within 50 km299
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Christuskirche, church near Schwelm
Must-see

Christuskirche

Church · 1 km · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg

Tal Der Fastenbecke, nature spot near Schwelm
Must-see

Tal Der Fastenbecke

Nature spot · 3 km · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg

Erlenhöhle, cave near Schwelm
Must-see

Erlenhöhle

Cave · 3 km · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg

Places near Schwelm by type

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One day from Schwelm

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:59 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Schwelm
  2. Heilenbecker Höhlecave · 1 hrs
  3. Hageböllinger Kopfviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Nordparkpark · 45 min
  5. Vorwerk-Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Alte Kirche Langerfeldchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Schwelm
Today’s loopSchwelmStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Schwelm?

Christuskirche (church, about 1 km), Tal Der Fastenbecke (nature spot, about 3 km), Erlenhöhle (cave, about 3 km), Heilenbecker Höhle (cave, about 5 km), Alte Kirche Langerfeld (church, about 5 km), Erlöserkirche (church, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Schwelm?

299 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 75 forts & heritage, 50 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 parks, 27 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Schwelm?

Christuskirche, about 1 km by road; Alte Kirche Langerfeld (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Schwelm?

Hardt-Anlage, about 12 km by road; Wuppertal Hbf (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Schwelm?

Start in Schwelm, visit Heilenbecker Höhle, then Hageböllinger Kopf, then Nordpark, then Vorwerk-Park, then Alte Kirche Langerfeld, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.