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Best wildlife trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

Best wildlife 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 - 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 - 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 - 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...

  6. #6 - Rund um die Große Höhe und Markusberg

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

  7. #7 - Lörmecketurm from Wildpark Bilsteintal

    4.6 (8)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This circular route starts in the free and year-round accessible wildlife park Bilsteintal. After you can admire the typical forest animals red and sika deer, raccoons, foxes, wild boars and lynxes, you go to the 35m high Lörmecketurm, which is the highest point of the Arnsberg Forest nature park at 581 meters above sea level. From there you have a wonderful 360-degree view of the Hochsauerland over the Westphalian Bay and the Haarstrang to the Teutoburg Forest.

  8. #8 - 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 -...
  9. Bilsteintal Wildlife Park Big Round

    #9 - Bilsteintal Wildlife Park Big Round

    4.3 (5)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    The 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...

  10. #10 - Naturerlebnispfad Bibertal

    4.9 (3)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Nature 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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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

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

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

How many wildlife trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?

There are 20 wildlife trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 222 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 26,893 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Möhnetalsperre - Lattenberg - Breitenbruch, which has 4,547 ft of elevation gain.

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