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Best bike touring trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best bike touring 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 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 - Möhne Dam Loop

    4.3 (37)·Moderate·12 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Scenic tour around the Möhnesee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop 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 traveling by...

  2. #2 - Niederense - Möhnesee

    4.9 (41)·Hard·38.4 mi·Est. 16–18 hr
    Idyllic circular route at Möhnesee, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour you cycle around the Möhnesee and to Beleck on the Möhneseeradweg. The southern edge of the lake is very natural. Following the Möhne it goes over an old railway line cycle path to Belek and back. Highlights: - Möhnesee - varied natural landscape

  3. #3 - Rund um die Große Höhe und Markusberg

    4.7 (8)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr

  4. #4 - RuhrtalRadweg Etappe 2: Meschede - Wickede (Ruhr)

    4.6 (16)·Moderate·33.5 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hr
    Stage 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

  5. #5 - Möhneseerunde ab Soest

    3.9 (4)·Moderate·31.4 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Promising and varied bike tour in Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice cycle path that leads through the Bergisches Land nature park. The Möhnetalsperre, which accompanies you on the tour, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Möhnesee - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  6. #6 - Von Neheim zum Möhnesee

    4.2 (2)·Moderate·27.9 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hr

  7. #7 - Warstein - Belecke - Rüthen - Kallenhardt

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·20.8 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr

  8. #8 - Von Burg Eversberg über Ramsbeck und Irreplatz

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·33 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hr
  9. Lippstadt - Möhnesee

    #9 - Lippstadt - Möhnesee

    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
  10. Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020)

    #10 - Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020)

    3.0 (1)·Hard·88.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
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Where is the best trail for bike touring in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Möhne Dam Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 12.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,814 ft.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020). This trail is estimated to be 88.6 mi long.

How many bike touring trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 17 bike touring trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 117 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Rundfahrt p/b Warsteiner 0,0% (2020) has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 13,310 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Neheim nach Meschede, which has 11,502 ft of elevation gain.

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