And here the name says it all: Discover art objects in a sound forest, learn interesting facts about the special features of the forest on the forest nature trail in Bibertal or get very close to the myth of the forest on the Sauerland Forest Route - are you ready for your forest experience?
Musical forest walk
A black K with a note on a yellow background. If you follow this path drawing, you are on the 3.5-kilometer circular trail in the sound forest. The forest can be experienced at 10 stations with art objects. Sometimes it is the wind that makes the objects sound, sometimes hikers have to become active themselves. A sound. Listen up. Consciously perceiving the landscape around you. The wind violin, for example, plays its eerie "Kyrill Song", reminiscent of the destructive power of the storm lows. And in a sound cradle, the sounds vibrate through the whole body.
Forest myth
Fancy a swap? In the Arnsberg Forest, you can swap the hustle and bustle of everyday life and city noise for the rustling of treetops and leaves. Sounds fair, doesn't it? This works particularly well on the Sauerland Forest Route. Here you can experience the myth of the forest on foot. The forest route runs through old forest stands, past natural monuments and magical places that are shrouded in myths and legends. You can listen to eerily beautiful stories at legend stations. And the matching audio guide provides even more information from forest route ranger Lukas.
If you want to find out more about the special features of the forest, you can take the educational forest trails in Bibertal or at the Bilstein Cave. Including a forest playground. What does it actually look like under the forest? Find out on a guided tour through the underground labyrinth of the Bilstein Cave. With stalagmites, stalactites and other imaginative formations.
Hunting, Prussian forest, mining, monastery economy, border towns - these are the themes of the five forest cult tours on which hikers can experience cultural and historical features in the forests of the Arnsberg Forest. They provide insights into the exciting history of the forest and reveal relics that can still be found today. Would you prefer to have your forest expert with you? Then join a hike with a nature park guide. These include "The trees of the forest", "Our forest in transition" or "The forests rustle forever".
Far-reaching views
How about taking a look at the forest from above? No problem. Observation towers such as the Lörmecke Tower offer a unique panoramic view of the landscape. Here it also becomes clear that the forest is exposed to dangers. Drought and bark beetles are a problem for the trees. Reforestation with climate-resistant species has already begun.
The Möhnesee tower also offers unique panoramic views. Of the largest reservoir in the Sauerland - Lake Möhne. Hikes around the lake are a refreshing alternative, especially in summer. And for all water sports enthusiasts, it's best to go directly on or into the water.
Forest capital Warstein
The town of Warstein is located in the middle of the nature park and was awarded the title of Forest Capital in 2021/2022. With its certified, near-natural forest, it makes an above-average contribution to nature conservation and climate protection and supports the reforestation of the forests. How about a sustainable Christmas tree from the Sauerland, for example? Look out for the Pefc seal. It stands for ecologically, economically and socially sustainable forestry.
