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Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, Nature park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

The protected area spans 599 square kilometers between Möhne and Ruhr Rivers, containing one of Germany's largest continuous wooded territories.

The establishment of Arnsberg Forest Nature Park in 1961 marked a milestone in regional conservation efforts within the Hochsauerlandkreis and Soest districts.

The forest paths connect numerous villages, including Rüthen, Brilon, Olsberg, and Warstein, maintaining traditional connections between local communities.

Visitors can access multiple entry points with information centers, detailed maps, and guides for navigating the extensive network of marked trails.

The Sauerland Forest Route extends 240 kilometers from Iserlohn to Marsberg, featuring designated trekking spots for overnight stays along the path.

Location: Hochsauerlandkreis

Location: Soest

Inception: 1961

Elevation above the sea: 414 m

Website: http://naturpark-arnsberger-wald.de

GPS coordinates: 51.39556,8.34611

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:22

Hidden treasures of North Rhine-Westphalia: lesser-known historical sites, industrial heritage, and cultural monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that chronicles the history of the Ruhr area, and the archaeological park in Xanten featuring reconstructions of the Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. The Augustusburg and Falkenlust castles in Brühl showcase 18th-century Rococo architecture, while the rock formations of Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg highlight the geological and spiritual development of the region. Each site offers a unique insight into the history of North Rhine-Westphalia and warrants careful exploration.

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