Best child-friendly 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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- 4.0 (24)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A7 circular trail starts at the Torhaus car park. From here, you walk through the forest, sometimes along roads, sometimes along the banks of the Möhne dam. Highlights of the hike: - Möhne - Lake Möhne - gatehouse - Quiet forest - Delecker Bay
- 4.6 (8)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Ernst Sluet trail is one of the most beautiful loop trails in Hasenwinkel near Arnsberg. The loop trail that starts at the Bausen-Bank car park is characterized by a lot of peace and quiet, dense forest and views of the Sauerland mountains. The route runs a bit up and down, but should be doable for hikers of all ages with sturdy shoes. The Ernst Sluet trail sign is a white square with a black...
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrAdmission to the Bilstein Valley Wildlife Park is free and accessible all year round. There are also guided tours of the Bilstein Cave and lynx feeding. The short circular route leads past the viewing point on the Bilstein rock, the forest playground and, of course, enclosures with typical forest animals: Red and sika deer, raccoons, foxes, wild boar and lynx. It is also worth visiting the Warsteiner Waldwirtschaft, which offers coffee and cake, hearty meals and cold drinks. The wildlife park...
- 4.3 (5)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThe large Bilstein Valley circuit starts in the wildlife park with the viewing point on the Bilstein rock, the forest playground and the forest animal enclosures with red and sika deer, raccoons, foxes, wild boar and lynx. Afterwards there is a circular route through the neighbouring forest. You can round off the hike with a visit to the Warsteiner Waldwirtschaft, which offers coffee and cake, hearty meals and cold drinks. The wildlife park can be reached by bus or car, with parking spaces...
- 4.3 (6)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike near Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. A short circular route ideal with children. The two loops, which can also be walked individually, lead through a deer enclosure and a wild boar enclosure. A small restaurant in the entrance area offers various small dishes and drinks. Highlights: - Visswinkel Wildlife Park - Large deer meadow - Haarhof farm - Lindenbusch pond - Goddesrieser pond
- 2.4 (4)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly and scenic hike in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful hiking trail that leads once around the Oerberg. Start at the Kreuzeiche car park before entering the forest. A beautiful trail that is suitable for the whole family. The trail runs alongside small streams again and again, so it can get a little muddy along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Shady forest paths
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best child-friendly trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Torhaus loop trail A7, which has a 4.1 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 6.0 km long with an elevation gain of 219 m.
What is the longest child-friendly trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Arnsberg - Brandiger Bruch. This trail is estimated to be 7.7 km long.
How many child-friendly trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
There are 12 child-friendly trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 90 AllTrails community reviews.
Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
Bockstall Rundwanderweg A4 has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 354 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Arnsberg - Brandiger Bruch, which has 280 m of elevation gain.
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