Niederkrüchten – the heart of the international Maas-Schwalm-Nette nature park. 2,800 hectares of forest, 467 hectares of nature reserve and various waterways and lakes make up the diverse landscape of this recreational area. 200 km of well-developed hiking and cycle paths, the Elmpter Wald *De Meinweg Nordic walking park, the Hariksee and Venekotensee lakes and the largest juniper heath on the left bank of the Lower Rhine make the area well worth a visit for nature lovers.