Best short 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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- 4.6 (8)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Ernst Sluet Trail is one of the most beautiful loop trails in Hasenwinkel near Arnsberg. The loop trail that starts at the Bausen-Bank parking lot is characterized by a lot of peace and quiet, dense forest and views of the Sauerland mountains. The route runs a bit up and down, but should be doable for hikers of all ages with sturdy shoes. The Ernst Sluet trail sign is a white square with a black...
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrAdmission 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...
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this hike on the A11 is the parking lot at the Heve near Neuhaus. The route is made for a relaxed break in nature, also with children. There is a short, fairly steep climb just after crossing the Heve for the first time. Highlights of the route: - Heve - quiet forest trails - Neuhaus
- 4.2 (4)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThe big Bilsteintal circuit starts in the wildlife park with the viewpoint on the Bilsteinfelsen, the forest playground and the forest animal enclosures with red and sika deer, raccoons, foxes, wild boars and lynxes. Then there is a circular route through the adjacent forest. You can end the hike with a visit to the Warsteiner Waldwirtschaft, which offers coffee and cake, hearty meals and cold drinks. The wildlife park can be reached both by bus and by car, with parking spaces right in front...
- 4.9 (3)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrNature adventure trail on the subject of forest, water and soil near Rüthen in the Bibertal. The beaver path in Rüthen offers 17 exciting stations to Forest, water and soil theme. See, smell, hear, feel - the 17 stations awaken every sense to reveal the secret of the forest. Most stations can be experienced by wheelchair users.
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