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Best beach trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best beach trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

4.5(88 reviews)

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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 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.

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 - Grosse Möhneseerunde

    4.0 (55)·Moderate·15.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This path makes a complete loop around the beautiful Möhnesee. The tour begins and ends at the Delecke Süd car park. You will be accompanied by great views on this hike. At the Möhnsee there is a wide range of water sports. Highlights of the hike: - Möhne Dam - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments available

  2. #2 - Möhnesee and Hevesee

    4.4 (20)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This hike circles the western part of the Möhnesee and also the Hevesee, a smaller lake separated by the Hevedamm. The route runs mainly along the forested shoreline overlooking the water. After passing the Hevesee, the route also leads through the forest to the Sankt Meinolf hunting lodge.

  3. #3 - Bibertal, Altenbürener, Mühle

    4.5 (10)·Hard·15.1 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
    It is a relatively long loop that starts in Rüthen and explores the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. The route runs mostly through the hills and forests of the area, with some openings into fields. It passes many small peaks in the area, including the Volksloh, the small Hoggenberg and the large Aesberg.
  4. Entlang der Biber zum Biberteich

    #4 - Entlang der Biber zum Biberteich

    4.9 (3)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  5. #5 - Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 10: Kallenhardt - Biebertal

    Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Multifaceted section of the Sauerland forest route in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tenth stage of the Sauerland forest route offers a lot of variety: It leads past the church and half-timbered houses of Kallenhardt into the surrounding countryside. It goes down the valley and further up to Calvary. Wonderful views of the surrounding area open up again and again. From the Kruhberg it then goes downhill into the Bibertal - the stage destination. Highlights: -...

  6. #6 - From Warstein to Rüthen

    Hard·25.5 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
    A varied day tour from Warstein to Rüthen through the Bilsteintal wildlife park, where, with a bit of luck, deer, foxes and wild boars can be observed. The wildlife park is freely accessible and free of charge all year round, but dogs must be kept on a leash. Further highlights are the three Kahlenbergsköpfe and the Körtlinghausen Castle. The tour is suitable for both mountain biking and walking, depending on the weather it can quickly get muddy.
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Grosse Möhneseerunde, which has a 4.0 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 15.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,385 ft.

What is the longest beach trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is From Warstein to Rüthen. This trail is estimated to be 25.5 mi long.

How many beach trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 6 beach trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 88 AllTrails community reviews.

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

From Warstein to Rüthen has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 3,776 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bibertal, Altenbürener, Mühle, which has 2,470 ft of elevation gain.

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