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Best river trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best river 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 - 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

  3. #3 - Rundwanderweg A1: Im Arnsberger Wald bei Neheim

    4.1 (32)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic hike with great views in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. There is also the possibility of running on this circuit. Highlights of the tour: - Through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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.

  6. #6 - 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....

  7. #7 - Rundwanderweg A3: Im Lürwald bei Neheim

    4.5 (14)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  8. #8 - Möhnesee and Fellberg Loop

    4.3 (20)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic circular route in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike does not lead along the Möhnsee, but you can get to the shore quickly from the starting point, so that you can take a break here before or after the hike. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views of the Möhnsee - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  9. #9 - 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

  10. #10 - Bilsteintal Wildlife Park

    4.2 (8)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Admission to the Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is free and freely accessible all year round. There are also guided tours through the Bilstein cave and the feeding of the lynx. The short circular route leads past the viewpoint on the Bilstein rock, the forest playground and of course enclosures with the typical forest animals: red and sika deer, raccoons, foxes, wild boars and lynxes. It is also worth visiting the Warsteiner Waldwirtschaft, which offers coffee and cake, hearty meals and cold...
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Where is the best river trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river 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 river trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

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

How many river trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 80 river trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 527 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for river 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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