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Hikes in Soest

North Rhine-Westphalia,Germany

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In the district of Soest, located in beautiful North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, there are numerous opportunities for hiking. The region is characterised by its varied landscape and thus offers ideal conditions for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Soest

Kallenhardt from the Calvary Mountain
Hiking Trail · Soest
Körtlinghausen Castle and viewpoints of Kallenhardt
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
9.2 km
3:00 h
300 m
300 m
From Kallenhardt in the Sauerland mostly on beautiful forest paths to the water castle Körtlinghausen and several viewpoints.
Hiking Trail · Soest
Hiking in the Arnsberg Forest - "Schloß-Körtlinghausen-Route" near Kallenhardt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.5
10.4 km
3:00 h
272 m
272 m
This very varied circular hiking route follows the Sauerland Forest Route, in and around the mountain village of Kallenhardt, through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. Besides the beautiful nature and great views, the summit cross on the Kalvarienberg and the Körtlinghausen water castle are the attractions of this hiking route.
Hiking Trail · Soest
Meschede - Stimmstamm - Lörmecke Tower
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
11.3 km
3:09 h
257 m
257 m
Hike from Stimmstamm to Lörmecke Tower, towards Eversberg and back to Stimmstamm.
Hiking Trail · Soest
Lippe floodplain landscape with distant views
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
11.4 km
2:45 h
18 m
18 m
Varied route around the Lippe floodplains in the transition area between Sauerland and Münsterland.
Möhnesee / The natural southern shore of the Hevesee offers migratory birds a refuge. © Matthias Schopp
Hiking Trail · Soest
The lumberjack loop
Premium content Difficulty easy
4
20.9 km
5:15 h
408 m
409 m
A hiking day with lumberjacks? Don’t worry, you can leave the axe at home. A day tour with meandering forest brooks, two lakes, hornbeam forests, two historic forest workers’ settlements (Neuhaus and Breitenbruch were founded as lumberjack settlements), and partly exciting forest passages awaits you! Get to know the Jännis Bridge, discover a green, kilometers-long forest meadow, stop in at Geronimo, and let the silence of the almost endless forests of the Arnsberger Wald Nature Park act on you. The views of the Hevesee and Möhnesee dam are the icing on the cake. By the way, for long stretches the tip follows the famous "forest route." Give it a try!
Hiking Trail · Soest
Hohler Stein-Markes Kreuz (Warsteiner Kopf) via Lörmecke Tower
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
18.7 km
5:15 h
354 m
356 m
This hike took place during extreme summer heat.
View over the Giesmecke valley
Hiking Trail · Hochsauerlandkreis
Arnsberg Forest - Between Freienohl and Hirschberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
3.8
15.6 km
3:10 h
432 m
407 m
Hike through the extensive forest area between Freienohl and Hirschberg. Pure nature in the Arnsberg Forest.
View of Gut Schafhausen
Hiking Trail · Ruhr area
Former manor, village church - hiking trail "9" of the SGV Fröndenberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.2
12.6 km
3:14 h
168 m
168 m
- A former defensive earthwork - A Schledde (temporary stream) - The farming communities Vinning and Dreihausen - The manor house "Haus Schafhausen" - Great views on the Haarstrang ridge - The meditation trail of the Protestant church   Fröndenberg - The village church in Bausenhagen
View beyond Gut Scheda into the Sauerland
Hiking Trail · Ruhr area
Hünenknüfer, former monastery, ... - Hiking trail "10" of the SGV Fröndenberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.2
8.6 km
2:12 h
83 m
83 m
- The Hünenknüfer Castle - Gut Scheda, a former monastery - The Strullbachtal nature reserve - The settlements of Vollenberg and Grünenbaum - A street without a name - The scenic Rambachtal
On the Camino de Santiago  . . .
Hiking Trail · Soest
Soest Werl: Ostönnen - Gothic organ - Börde landscape - Hellweg - Jakobsweg
recommended route
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12.2 km
3:00 h
26 m
23 m
Ostönnen - Church St. Andreas - Gothic organ - Merklingsen - Börde landscape - Panorama Haarstrang - Old pollarded willows, fruit trees and bird reserve
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The district of Soest is located in the eastern part of the Ruhr area and is surrounded by various nature parks. Here you will find rolling hills, wide fields, dense forests and picturesque river landscapes. This diverse geography makes the district of Soest an attractive destination for hikes of all kinds.

One of the most beautiful hiking routes in the district of Soest leads along the Möhnesee circular trail. This trail, which is about 15 kilometres long, leads hikers once completely around the idyllic Möhnesee. There are always wonderful views of the water and you can take a break or a refreshing swim at various points.

The Arnsberg Forest also offers a variety of hiking opportunities. Here, an extensive network of well-marked hiking trails stretches through an impressive mixed forest with tall trees and rich flora and fauna. Particularly recommended is the "Forest Sculpture Trail", where you can not only enjoy nature but also admire various works of art.

For families with children, the "Lörmecketurm Trail" is particularly suitable. On this circular hike of about 6 kilometres, the little ones can not only explore nature, but also climb the highest observation tower in the Sauerland. From there you have a breathtaking view over the district of Soest and, in good weather, can even see as far as the Ruhr area.

The best seasons for hikes in the district of Soest are spring and autumn. At this time, the weather is usually pleasantly mild and the landscape shines in bright colours. In summer, on the other hand, you should make sure to take enough water with you, as it can get quite warm, especially in the forest areas.

Overall, the district of Soest offers a variety of attractive hiking opportunities for every taste. Whether it's a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore or a challenging tour through deep valleys - everyone will find a route to suit them. So lace up your hiking boots and discover the beauty of the district of Soest on foot!

Reviews

  • May 28, 2026
    Stefanie Ripkens
    May 28, 2026
    Sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung
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    Written May 28, 2026
  • May 03, 2026
    Gustav Isschlaff 
    May 03, 2026
    Eine richtig schöne Tour! Über viele Naturwege geht es durch eine ruhige, von wenigen Wanderern genutzte Landschaft. Wir sind bei schönem Wetter und trockenen Bodenverhältnissen ohne Probleme über alle Wege gegangen. (Bei Nässe ist die Tour nicht empfehlenswert.) Danke für dieses tolle Erlebnis.
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    Written May 03, 2026
  • April 26, 2026
    R & T wayfarer 
    April 25, 2026
    Volle Punktzahl. Wirklich ein abwechslungsreicher und landschaftlich sehr attraktiver Rundweg durch Wald- und Wiesenlandschaften, immer wieder über oder an Bächen entlang. Tolle und weite Ausblicke. Und ja, es gibt die 300 m an der Strasse entlang: zumindest jetzt im Frühjahr liess sich das Stück problemlos und sicher hinter der Leitplanke absolvieren.
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    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written April 26, 2026
  • April 26, 2026
    R & T wayfarer 
    April 11, 2026
    Attraktiver Rundweg durch abwechslungsreiche Waldlandschaft. Es gibt zwar Teilbereiche, in denen die Monokulturen der Abholzung zu Opfer gefallen sind, aber lange Abschnitte des Tracks führen durch intakte Misch- u. Laubwälder. Überwiegend auf verdichteten Forstwegen verlaufend.
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    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Photo: R & T wayfarer, Community
    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written April 26, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    The lumberjack loop
  • April 20, 2026
    Jakey
    April 19, 2026
    Schöne Strecke mit viel Wald, viele Bäche, unterschiedliche Böden und viele Bänke zum sitzen. Allerdings gab es leider einen Abschnitt, wo man länger auf einer befahrenen Straße gehen musste, das war gar nicht schön.
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    Written April 20, 2026
  • March 22, 2026
    Thomas S. 
    March 15, 2026
    Schöne kleine Runde viele naturnahe Wege und ganz viel Ruhe😀 Der Schießstand ist fast ein „lost Place“ und man vermutet den dort nicht. Spannend.
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    Photo: Thomas S., Community
    Photo: Thomas S., Community
    Photo: Thomas S., Community
    Written March 22, 2026
  • December 21, 2025
    Martin Raabe
    December 21, 2025
    Sehr schöne Wanderung mit tollen Ausblicken auf Kallenhardt und Schloss Körtlinghausen👍
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    Photo: Martin Raabe, Community
    Photo: Martin Raabe, Community
    Photo: Martin Raabe, Community
    Photo: Martin Raabe, Community
    Written December 21, 2025
  • October 16, 2025
    Markus Westerfeld
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Runde.
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    Written October 16, 2025
  • July 03, 2025
    Thorsten Hüser
    So schön kann die Natur und der Wald sein :-)
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    Written July 03, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Möhnesee to Weiberg
  • May 18, 2025
    Hartmut Befeldt
    May 18, 2025
    sehr abwechslungsreiche Wanderung, nicht zu leicht, nicht zu schwer. vorwiegend durch Mischwald. Tatsächlich haben wir mehrfach unterwegs Wild gesehen.
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    Written May 18, 2025
  • May 17, 2025
    Uwe Pohlschmidt
    May 17, 2025
    Wunderschöne Tour die ich anders als in der Beschreibung gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gegangen bin. Schon nach kurzer Zeit gibt es prächtige Ausblicke auf Kallenhardt. Eine Wegführung die nicht besser sein könnte und dass über die gesamte Strecke. Ich habe schon öfters Kallenhardt umrundet, aber noch nie war ich so begeistert wie heute. Die 300m über die Kreisstraße spielen da überhaupt keine Rolle. Die restlichen gut 24km sind super abwechslungsreich. Für mich war das heute eine der schönsten Touren die ich in den letzten Jahren hier in unserer Region gegangen bin.
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    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Photo: Uwe Pohlschmidt, Community
    Written May 17, 2025
  • April 06, 2025
    Markus Westerfeld
    April 06, 2025
    Schöne und abwechslungsreiche Route. Bei Regen teilweise sehr matschig.
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    Written April 06, 2025

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