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Best historic site trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best historic site 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 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 - Moehnesee - Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf - Hevesee

    4.3 (57)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a wonderful 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: - Hevesee - Saint Meinolf hunting lodge - Möhnesee tower - Lake Möhne

  2. #2 - Fitness Trail Loop A15

    4.0 (30)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This idyllic loop leads along the southern shore of the Möhne Dam in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. The trail opens up the densely wooded shore area south of Günne and runs along a mixture of flat shore paths and gently ascending forest trails through dense mixed woodland. A central highlight is the view over the "Westphalian Sea" and the proximity to the mighty Möhne Dam, an engineering masterpiece. The route is technically easy and ideal for hikers who are looking for a combination of...

  3. #3 - 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.

  4. #4 - Electoral Thiergarten Arnsberg

    4.1 (27)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Historical loop 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 loop leads through parts of what is now the Obereimer nature reserve on the territory of the former electorate of Thiergarten Arnsberg....

  5. #5 - Rund um die Große Höhe und Markusberg

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

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - Von Möhnesee zum Aussenberg

    4.6 (6)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Historical and scenic hike in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. A special highlight on the tour is the Möhnesee, which is used to raise low water levels, protect against flooding and generate electricity from hydropower. There you can fall back on a wide range of water sports. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Arnsberg Forest Nature Park - Möhnesee...

  8. #8 - Wald Schloss-Route

    5.0 (6)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  9. #9 - 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

  10. #10 - Sauerland - Waldroute Etappe 6: Torhaus Möhnsee - Neuhaus

    4.3 (8)·Moderate·3.1 mi·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 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 -...
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Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site 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 6.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,030 ft.

What is the longest historic site trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 150.5 mi long.

How many historic site trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 41 historic site trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 239 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 26,893 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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