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Best wildlife trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best wildlife trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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#9 of 9 nature parks

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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 - 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.

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - Rund um die Große Höhe und Markusberg

    4.7 (8)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr

  7. #7 - Lörmecketurm from Wildpark Bilsteintal

    4.6 (8)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This circular trail starts in the Bilsteintal wildlife park, which is free and accessible all year round. After admiring the typical forest animals - red and sika deer, raccoons, foxes, wild boar and lynx - the trail leads to the 35-metre-high Lörmecketurm tower, which at 581 metres above sea level is the highest point in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. From there, you have a marvellous 360-degree view of the Hochsauerland region across the Westphalian Bay and the Haarstrang to the Teutoburg...

  8. #8 - Sauerland - Waldroute Etappe 6: Torhaus Möhnsee - Neuhaus

    4.3 (8)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Near-natural section of the Sauerland Forest Route through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The sixth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads from the Torhaus restaurant along the Hevesee lake. You partly walk parallel to the sound trail, which gives the forest experience a very special flavour. After a great view over the region from the Möhnesee tower, the route leads down through the Eichwald forest to the small village of Neuhaus, the stage...
  9. Bilsteintal Wildlife Park Big Round

    #9 - Bilsteintal Wildlife Park Big Round

    4.3 (5)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    The 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...

  10. #10 - Naturerlebnispfad Bibertal

    4.9 (3)·Easy·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Nature experience trail on the subject of forest, water and soil near Rüthen in Bibertal. The beaver trail in Rüthen offers 17 exciting stations on the forest, water and soil. See, smell, hear, feel - the 17 stations awaken every sense to unravel the mystery of the forest. Most of the stations are accessible for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

How many wildlife trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 20 wildlife trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 223 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 8,197 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Möhnetalsperre - Lattenberg - Breitenbruch, which has 1,386 m of elevation gain.

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