Best bird watching trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park
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.
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Top trails
- 4.0 (55)·Moderate·25.3 km·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic 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
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIn the Lörmecke valley nature reserve, you will find a nature trail that combines special geological features with historical forms of use. On the circular trail along the course of the Lörmecke stream, you can marvel at the "Hohler Stein" cultural cave, stately copper beeches and centuries-old hillside terraces used for agriculture all year round.
- 3.8 (3)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFrom the Eichenkamp hiking car park, you follow old trade routes up to the Großer Storchenschnabel, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Sauerland. The circular route also leads past the Grubenteich pond, which is used by the Kallenhardt volunteer fire brigade as a fire-fighting pond.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching 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 bird watching trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Grosse Möhneseerunde. This trail is estimated to be 25.3 km long.
How many bird watching trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
There are 3 bird watching trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These bird watching trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 60 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
Grosse Möhneseerunde has the most elevation gain for bird watching trails with 727 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Großer Storchschnabel - Grubenteich, which has 284 m of elevation gain.
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