Best backpacking trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park
The Arnsberg Forest Nature Park in North Rhine-Westphalia has existed since 1961 and now covers 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 viewing 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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- 4.6 (16)·Moderate·33.5 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrStage 2 of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. The second section of the RuhrtalRadweg leads from Meschede via Arnsberg to Wickede. On hot days, it is worth taking a detour to the Möhnesee, which is a popular local recreation area with numerous swimming and refreshment stops. Highlights: - Arnsberg Forest Nature Park - Ruhr-Valme-Elpetal - Hever and Möhnesee with Möhnetalsperre - Fürstenberg castle ruins in Ense
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrNear-natural section of the Sauerland Forest Route through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The sixth stage of the Sauerland forest route starts from the Torhaus restaurant along the Hevesees. You partly run parallel to the sound path, which gives the forest experience a very special touch. After a great view over the region from the Möhnesee tower, it goes through the oak forest down to the small town of Neuhaus, the stage destination. Highlights: - Möhensee tower -...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrNear-natural section of the Sauerland Forest Route near Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fifth stage of the Sauerland forest route leads from the old town of Arnsberg up into the forest, past the Eselsbrücke and further up to Breitenbruch. Along rich flora and fauna in the numerous nature reserves, it goes to the Hevesee and on to the gatehouse, the stage destination. Highlights: - Hevesee bird reserve - Arnsberg old town - Torhaus am Möhnesee
- 3.5 (7)·Hard·17.5 mi·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 leads 216 km from Hattingen through the southern Ruhr area, 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 nice villages of Niederbergheim,...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPicturesque circular route near Bestwig in North Rhine-Westphalia The fourth stage of the Bestwiger Panoramaweg leads through some forest areas - but mostly through beautiful fields with extensive views. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes ---------------------------------- The circular route is marked with a white "B" on a black background.
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrAdventure-packed section of the Sauerland forest route near Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia. The eighth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route is short, but offers interesting sights. It goes through the Arnsberger Wald nature park, through the Dimbruch into the Bilstein valley. Here you can visit the free wildlife park or discover the Bilstein cave. Highlights: - Bilsteintal stalactite cave - Bilsteintal wildlife park
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrQuiet stretch of the Sauerland forest route through the Hevetal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The seventh stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads from Neuhaus through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park to Hirschberg. A great route through the quiet forest on natural paths and paths. Highlights: - Silent woods - Renautured Heve
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·54.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+Panoramic and natural bike tour through the Sauerland near Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful cycle tour through the Sauerland always offers beautiful views of the region. Driving is mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied section of the Sauerland forest route near Sundern, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fourth stage of the Sauerland forest route offers fantastic views over the Sorpesee right from the start. Through the Sundern city center it goes up to the Kreuzberg. From the Kreuzberg chapel you have wonderful views over the city of Sundern. It continues alternately over natural paths and long paths over the Hubertushöhe, to the Ochsenkopf and through the forest to the old town of Arnsberg, the stage...
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Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is RuhrtalRadweg Etappe 2: Meschede - Wickede (Ruhr), which has a 4.6 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 33.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,009 ft.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 150.5 mi long.
How many backpacking trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
There are 20 backpacking trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These backpacking trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 45 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 26,893 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lippstadt - Möhnesee, which has 6,876 ft of elevation gain.
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