Bilsteintal Wildlife Park
100% of reviewers say this trail is easy
1.2miLength
183ftElevation gain
0.5–1hrEstimated time
Loop
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 drinks. The wildlife park can be reached both by bus and by car, with parking spaces right in front of the entrance.
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Top sights
Bilsteinhöhle
Cave
Bilsteinfelsen
Cliff
Wildschweine
Attraction
Dam- & Sikawild
Attraction
Waschbären
Attraction
Fuchs
Attraction
Heideschafe
Attraction
Hirschbrücke
Viewpoint
Hirsche
Attraction
Luchs
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 1.2-mile loop trail near Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
What is the expected weather this week for Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Expected weather for Bilsteintal Wildlife Park for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 60 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 21 - 58 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 68 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 58 degrees/drizzle
- Thu, September 24 - 64 degrees/clear
Where is Bilsteintal Wildlife Park located?
Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is a trail located in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.
How hard is Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is considered an easy hike that covers 1.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 183 ft. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
What is the elevation gain for Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is considered an easy hike that covers 1.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 183 ft. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Bilsteintal Wildlife Park a loop?
Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is a loop trail that covers 1.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 183 ft. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is a loop trail that covers 1.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 183 ft. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Bilsteintal Wildlife Park, but must remain on a leash.
When is the best time of year to hike Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
According to trailgoers, Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is usually somewhat busy. Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Yes, Hirschbrücke is located on Bilsteintal Wildlife Park.
Is Bilsteintal Wildlife Park kid-friendly?
Yes, many trailgoers have described Bilsteintal Wildlife Park as good for kids and families. Kid-friendly trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Are there forests at Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Yes, Bilsteintal Wildlife Park is a forest trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.
Is there wildlife at Bilsteintal Wildlife Park?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Bilsteintal Wildlife Park in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 3:20 am GMT+0