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Best moderate trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best moderate 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 - Rundwanderweg A1: Im Arnsberger Wald bei Neheim

    4.1 (32)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic and scenic hike in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. There is also the option of running on this route. Highlights of the tour: - Through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - 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...

  7. #7 - Loop trail A8: Loermecke Tower

    4.3 (22)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route A8 leads to the highest point of the Arnsberg Forest. Good starting points for the hike are, for example, the Loermecketurm car park or the Buchsplit car park. You hike almost continuously through the forest, where little surprises like the Josefsteich await you every now and then. Arrived at the high point of the hike, hikers with a head for heights can climb the more than 200 steps...

  8. #8 - Rundwanderweg A3: Im Lürwald bei Neheim

    4.5 (14)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  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 - Neuhaus Loop Trail A11

    4.8 (11)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this hikeon the A11 is the parking lot at the Heve near Neuhaus. The route is made for a relaxed break in nature, also with children. There is a short, fairly steep climb just after crossing the Heve for the first time. Highlights of the route: - Heve - quiet forest trails - Neuhaus
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