Best paved 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 (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
- 4.1 (25)·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
- 4.3 (37)·Moderate·19.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic 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...
- 4.9 (41)·Hard·61.8 km·Est. 16–18 hrIdyllic 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
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·50.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrScenic 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
- 3.5 (7)·Hard·28.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrStage 7 of the long-distance hiking trail WestfalenWanderWeg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the seventh stage of the varied WestfalenWanderWeg, which runs for 216 kilometres from Hattingen through the southern Ruhr region, the Paderborn region and the foothills of the Sauerland to Altenbeken in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park. The seventh stage begins in Möhnesee and ends in Rüthen. Following the course of the Möhne and its scenic valley, you pass the pleasant villages of...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·114.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Extensive cycle tour in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park in the Ruhr region, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of the cycle tour is Dortmund-Aplerbeck railway station, so travelling by public transport is easy. If travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. The tour is ideal as a day trip from Dortmund and the rest of the Ruhr region. The route leads in an easterly direction in a wide arc around the Ruhr river. At the Möhne dam, the route enters the...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best paved trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike 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 paved trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is RSV Unna 2018, 150km. This trail is estimated to be 151.3 km long.
How many paved trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
There are 13 paved trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 172 AllTrails community reviews.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
Von Neheim nach Meschede has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 3,506 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RSV Unna 2018, 150km, which has 3,058 m of elevation gain.
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