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Best bike touring trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best bike touring trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

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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 - Möhne Dam Circular Route

    4.3 (37)·Moderate·19.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Scenic tour around the Möhnesee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route leads around Lake Möhne and to the Möhne dam. It can also be covered on foot, but most of the time it runs close to the road and on paved paths. There are refreshment stops and public toilets at the impressive Möhne Dam. The start is at the car park in "Seepark Möhnesee", right next to the campsite. There are also several places to stop for refreshments here. The "Seestr." bus stop is located nearby, so...

  2. #2 - Niederense - Möhnesee

    4.9 (41)·Hard·61.8 km·Est. 16–18 hr
    Idyllic circular trail on Lake Möhnesee, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour, you cycle around the Möhnesee and as far as Beleck on the Möhneseeradweg cycle path. The southern edge of the lake is very natural. Following the Möhne, you cycle along an old railway cycle path to Belek and back. Highlights: - Lake Möhne - Varied natural landscape

  3. #3 - Rund um die Große Höhe und Markusberg

    4.7 (8)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr

  4. #4 - RuhrtalRadweg Etappe 2: Meschede - Wickede (Ruhr)

    4.6 (16)·Moderate·53.9 km·Est. 14–15.5 hr
    Stage 2 of the Ruhr Valley cycle path. The second section of the Ruhr Valley cycle path leads from Meschede via Arnsberg to Wickede. On hot days, it is worth taking a detour to the Möhnesee lake, which is a popular local recreation area with numerous places to swim and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Arnsberg Forest Nature Park - Ruhr-Valme-Elpe Valley - Lakes Hever and Möhne with Möhne dam - Fürstenberg castle ruins in Ense

  5. #5 - Möhneseerunde ab Soest

    3.9 (4)·Moderate·50.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Scenic and varied cycle tour in Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful cycle route that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The Möhne dam, which accompanies you on the tour, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Lake Möhne - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  6. #6 - Von Neheim zum Möhnesee

    4.2 (2)·Moderate·44.9 km·Est. 12–13.5 hr

  7. #7 - Warstein - Belecke - Rüthen - Kallenhardt

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·33.5 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr

  8. #8 - Von Burg Eversberg über Ramsbeck und Irreplatz

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 15.5–17 hr
  9. Lippstadt - Möhnesee

    #9 - Lippstadt - Möhnesee

    4.0 (1)·Hard·88.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Scenic and natural cycle tour through the Sauerland near Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful cycle tour through the Sauerland region always offers beautiful views of the region. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass smaller villages with local cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
  10. Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020)

    #10 - Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020)

    3.0 (1)·Hard·142.6 km·Est. 24 hr+
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for bike touring in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Möhne Dam Circular Route, which has a 4.3 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 19.3 km long with an elevation gain of 553 m.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020). This trail is estimated to be 142.6 km long.

How many bike touring trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 17 bike touring trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 117 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020) has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 4,057 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Neheim nach Meschede, which has 3,506 m of elevation gain.

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