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Best river trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best river 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 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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.

  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 - Rundwanderweg A3: Im Lürwald bei Neheim

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

  8. #8 - 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

  9. #9 - 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

  10. #10 - Bilsteintal Wildlife Park

    4.2 (8)·Easy·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Admission 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...
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river 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 river trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

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

How many river trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 80 river trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 527 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for river 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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