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Möhnesee

Welcome to Möhnesee, the beautiful destination in the district of Soest! This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities. You will also learn more about the most important outdoor activities with the best seasons and where to do them.

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Attractions at Lake Möhne


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Hiking Trail · Soest
The lumberjack loop
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 20.9 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 408 m
Descent 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, ...

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from Natalie Glatter,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Soest
Along the shore of Lake Möhne
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 48 m
Descent 83 m

On this route around Lake Möhne, we can observe numerous bird species.

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ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 256 m

Varied and scenic hike over forest paths and trails starting at Torhaus Möhnesee. From there, the route first follows along Lake Heve and then ...

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from Rausfinden,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 59.3 km
Duration 4:21 h
Ascent 382 m
Descent 378 m

Scenic circular route from Möhnesee through Möhnetal via Warstein to Lörmecke Tower. A unique structure in Europe, 35 meters high with 204 open steps.

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.4 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 85 m

From Brüningsen through the Arnsberg Forest to the Möhnesee and the dam.

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from Oliver Beckmann,   Community
Hiking Trail · Soest
NSG Kleiberg south of Soest
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 147 m
Descent 147 m

The former Kleiberg military training area near Soest has developed into a species-rich nature reserve. Viewing platforms offer a beautiful view ...

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from Franz Luthe,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 189 m
Descent 190 m

A beautiful circular hike initially along the Möhnesee (bike path), then up into the forest.

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from Natur Provence 🇪🇺,   Community
Mountain Bike · Soest
Möhnesee-Turm MTB Singletrail
recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 131 m
Descent 131 m

Small MTB route. Directly after work, or for bikers who otherwise have little time to get on the bike. Total length approx. 9 km.  

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from Weekend MTB,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 301 m
Descent 301 m

This route begins at the parking lot at the town hall in Fröndenberg and leads over the Haarstrang to the Möhnesee and back via the Ruhr Valley ...

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from Uwe Scheinpflug,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 123 m

Through the Arnsberger Forest, through meadows and fields along the Möhne side arm to the balancing pond and to the dam of the Möhnesee.

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from Oliver Beckmann,   Community
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Möhnesee is an idyllic place on the lake of the same name, surrounded by rolling hills. The region offers a fascinating landscape with forests, fields and lakes. Here you can experience pure nature and relax.

The most famous sight in Möhnesee is probably the Möhnesee dam wall. The 650-metre-long wall was rebuilt after the Second World War and is now one of the largest dams in Germany. Another highlight are the numerous castles around the lake, such as Cappenberg Castle or Altena Castle.

In addition to these historical sites, there are also many cultural highlights to discover: The Museum of History in the town of Warstein shows interesting exhibitions on the cultural history of the region. Arnsberg is home to the Sauerland Museum with a collection of regional artworks.

For gourmets, Möhnesee also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the famous Westphalian ham or enjoy fresh bread from a traditional local bakery.

In summer, the beaches at Lake Möhne invite you to swim and sunbathe. Water sports enthusiasts get their money's worth with sailing, surfing or canoeing. In winter, you can explore the snow-covered landscape on a snow hike or go skiing in the nearby ski areas.

Even if it rains, there are plenty of activities: Visit one of the numerous wellness oases in the region or take a trip to the cinema.

But of course the best thing about Möhnesee is being out in nature: Hike through the Arnsberg forest area, stroll along the lake or simply enjoy the peace and idyll of your surroundings.

Möhnesee in the district of Soest is definitely worth a trip! With this travel guide, you have received all the important information for your stay - have fun discovering!

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Reviews

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • July 24, 2024
    Thomas Schmitz
    July 24, 2024
    schöne kleine Runde die auch noch bei Regen Spaß macht
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    Photo: Thomas Schmitz, Community
    Written July 24, 2024
  • July 13, 2024
    Tom & Marie F.
    July 13, 2024
    Sehr schöne Tour am Möhnesee , sehr abwechslungsreich etwas Straße 🛣 und ganz viel Natur. Start und Ziel ist das Torhaus , viele Parkplätze und Klasse Kuchen.
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    Photo: Tom & Marie F., Community
    Photo: Tom & Marie F., Community
    Photo: Tom & Marie F., Community
    Written July 13, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    small Möhnesee tour
  • October 23, 2023
    Jens Fieseler
    Schön und abwechslungsreich. Tief im Wald kann man die Ruhe genießen...
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    Photo: Jens Fieseler, Community
    Written October 23, 2023
  • October 03, 2023
    Hilke v.K.
    September 17, 2023
    Die Tour ist recht schön. Bis zum Möhneseeturm war viel Betrieb, danach sehr ruhig und friedlich. Die von anderen beschriebene falsche Route kann man vermeiden, indem man den Rennweg weiter folgt an der Gabelung und dann kommt man auch wieder auf den Forstweg.
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    Written October 03, 2023
  • July 10, 2023
    Teuto Trekker 
    July 02, 2023
    Eine insgesamt gelungene Tour durch die Soester Börde. Die westliche Strecke befindet sich größtenteils auf dem alten Militärgelände, mit einem fabelhaften Blick auf die Wildpferde und weiter entfernt die Stadt Soest. Der östliche Teil ist eher naturnah, mit Pfaden und Wildwiesen. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Photo: Teuto Trekker, Community
    Photo: Teuto Trekker, Community
    Photo: Teuto Trekker, Community
    Photo: Teuto Trekker, Community
    Written July 10, 2023
  • May 08, 2022
    Ute Mühleib
    May 08, 2022
    Wunderschöne Tour in toller Landschaft. In den ehemaligen Fichtenwäldern wird die Natur sich selbst überlassen und es stehen nun junge Birken allerorten. Teilweise ist der Weg aufgrund vom Sturm massenhaft flachgelegter Stämme schwer oder nicht passierbar. Die Querwaldeinroute lohnt sich umso mehr. Danke fürs Einstellen!
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    Written May 08, 2022
  • February 26, 2022
    Sil Le 
    February 26, 2022
    Schöne matschigen Tour zur Zeit, aber wirklich abwechslungsreich und wunderschön
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    Written February 26, 2022

Destinations at Lake Möhne


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