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Best lake trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best lake trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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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 - Moehnesee - Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf - Hevesee

    4.3 (57)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular circular route in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a marvellous hike starting directly at the "Westphalian Sea", as the Möhnesee is also known. The route runs via the Möhnesee tower and the Sankt Meinolf hunting lodge, built in 1891 and located directly in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, to the Hevesee lake. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Heve - Saint Meinolf hunting lodge - Möhnesee tower - Lake Möhne

  2. #2 - 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

  3. #3 - Fitness Trail Circular Route A15

    4.0 (30)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This idyllic circular route leads along the southern shore of the Möhne Dam in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. The trail opens up the densely wooded shore area south of Günne and runs along a mixture of flat shore paths and gently ascending forest trails through dense mixed woodland. A central highlight is the view over the "Westphalian Sea" and the proximity to the mighty Möhne Dam, an engineering masterpiece. The route is technically easy and ideal for hikers who are looking for a...

  4. #4 - Torhaus loop trail A7

    4.0 (24)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular 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

  5. #5 - Kleine Brüningsen Runde

    4.1 (21)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  6. #6 - 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...

  7. #7 - 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.

  8. #8 - Electoral Thiergarten Arnsberg

    4.1 (27)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Historical circular route near Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The themed trail comprises 41 historically interesting stations and documents the historical development of the Alt-Arnsberg district. It is advisable to obtain the brochure "Erlebnis-Wanderführer" in advance (available from the Arnsberg Tourist Office, Arnsberg bookshops and the Sauerland Museum). The circular route leads through parts of what is now the Obereimer nature reserve on the territory of the former electorate of...

  9. #9 - Möhnesee and Fellberg Loop

    4.3 (20)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic circular trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Although this hike does not lead along Lake Möhnsee, you can quickly reach the shore from the starting point and take a break here before or after the hike. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views of the Möhnsee lake - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  10. #10 - 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
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Moehnesee - Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf - Hevesee, which has a 4.3 star rating from 57 reviews. This trail is 10.3 km long with an elevation gain of 314 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 242.2 km long.

How many lake trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 48 lake trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 430 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 8,197 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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