Best partially-paved 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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- 4.4 (20)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis 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.
- 4.3 (22)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop trail A8 leads to the highest point of the Arnsberg Forest. Good starting points for the hike are, for example, the Loermecketurm car park or the Buchsplit car park. You hike almost continuously through the forest, where little surprises like the Josefsteich await you every now and then. Arrived at the high point of the hike, hikers with a head for heights can climb the more than 200 steps of the 35 m...
- 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
- 4.6 (6)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrHistorical 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...
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route starts in Brüningsen and explores the forested area south of the town. It leads past several small "summits", which is where the name of the path comes from. These are the Schreppenberg, the Kellerberg and the Außenberg, which are encountered in this order. The path then makes a loop, leaving the forest and coming into contact with the Möhne, before returning to the starting point.
- 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 -...
- 3.7 (6)·Hard·6.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried Herdringen Panorama Trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. The path should bring the hiker closer to the place and the landscape. Highlights of the route: - Great views of the village with the distinctive buildings, church and Hunting lodge - Quarries with their imposing rock formations - English landscape park in the castle park - Old monastery church Oelinghausen - Herdringen Castle
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Kleine Brüningsen Runde, which has a 4.1 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 2.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 442 ft.
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Lippstadt - Möhnesee. This trail is estimated to be 54.9 mi long.
How many partially paved trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
There are 47 partially paved trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 192 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
Lippstadt - Möhnesee has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 6,876 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mountain Bike Tour aus Langenscheid, which has 5,866 ft of elevation gain.
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