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Best beach trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best beach trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

4.5(88 reviews)

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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#9 of 9 nature parks

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The Arnsberg Forest Nature Park in North Rhine-Westphalia was established in 1961 and now covers an area of 599 km². Here you will find wooded low mountain landscapes of the North Sauerland uplands such as the Arnsberg Forest, the Warsteiner Hügelland and the Plackwald.

In the nature park, you can hike many beautiful trails along Lake Möhne or various Möhne and Ruhr tributaries, visit the mixed forest with its wildlife or discover mysterious caves such as the Bilstein Cave or the Hohler Stein Cave. From various observation towers (Lörmecke Tower, Küppelturm and Delecker Bismarck Tower) you can enjoy the view over the various nature reserves in the region.

Top sights

Möhnesee-Turm
Möhnesee-Turm
Viewpoint
Heve
Heve
River
Staumauer Möhnetalsperre
Staumauer Möhnetalsperre
Dam
Möhne Reservoir
Möhne Reservoir
Reservoir
Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf
Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf
Castle
Ausgleichsweiher
Ausgleichsweiher
Reservoir

Top trails

  1. #1 - Grosse Möhneseerunde

    4.0 (55)·Moderate·25.3 km·Est. 7–8 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This trail makes a complete loop around the beautiful Möhnesee lake. The tour starts and ends at the Delecke Süd car park. You will be accompanied by great views on this hike. There is a wide range of water sports on offer at the Möhnsee. Highlights of the hike: - Möhnetalsperre - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Refreshment stops available

  2. #2 - Möhnesee and Hevesee

    4.4 (20)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This hike circles the western part of Lake Möhne and also Lake Heve, a smaller lake separated by the Heve dam. The route mainly runs along the wooded shoreline with views of the water. After passing the Hevesee, the route also leads through the forest to the hunting lodge of St Meinolf.

  3. #3 - Bibertal, Altenbürener, Mühle

    4.5 (10)·Hard·24.3 km·Est. 7–8 hr
    This is a relatively long loop that starts in Rüthen and explores the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. The route runs mostly through the hills and forests of the area, with some openings to fields. It passes many small peaks in the area, including the Volksloh, the small Hoggenberg and the large Aesberg.
  4. Entlang der Biber zum Biberteich

    #4 - Entlang der Biber zum Biberteich

    4.9 (3)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  5. #5 - Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 10: Kallenhardt - Biebertal

    Moderate·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Multifaceted section of the Sauerland Forest Route in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tenth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route offers plenty of variety: it leads past the church and half-timbered houses of Kallenhardt into the surrounding countryside. It heads down into the valley and further up to the Calvary. Again and again, marvellous views of the surrounding countryside open up. From Kruhberg, the route then descends into Bibertal - the stage...

  6. #6 - From Warstein to Rüthen

    Hard·41 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
    A varied day trip from Warstein to Rüthen through the Bilsteintal wildlife park, where, with a bit of luck, you can spot red deer, foxes and wild boar. The wildlife park is freely accessible all year round and free of charge, but dogs must be kept on a lead. Other highlights include the three Kahlenbergsköpfe and Körtlinghausen Castle. The tour is suitable for both mountain biking and walking, but depending on the weather, it can quickly become muddy.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best beach trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Grosse Möhneseerunde, which has a 4.0 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 25.3 km long with an elevation gain of 727 m.

What is the longest beach trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is From Warstein to Rüthen. This trail is estimated to be 41.0 km long.

How many beach trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 6 beach trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 88 AllTrails community reviews.

Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

From Warstein to Rüthen has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 1,151 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bibertal, Altenbürener, Mühle, which has 753 m of elevation gain.

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