A hike in the cool Arnsberg Forest. A bike tour around the lake. A day at the beach without haste. An exciting visit inside the dam wall. Or simply a relaxing view of the calm water from the lake steps. There are many good reasons why the Westphalian sea has repeatedly been voted the favorite lake in North Rhine-Westphalia!
On the edge of the Sauerland, between Soest Börde and the Arnsberg Forest, lies the municipality of Möhnesee with Körbecke as its main town. 15 picturesque districts are grouped around the lake and provide a wide range of tourist attractions.
The imposing dam wall, which is more than 100 years old, is the main attraction of the region. 40 meters high and 650 meters long, it dams the Sauerland's largest reservoir in terms its expanse. But there are also many other sights to see around the lake: The mysterious chapel in Drüggelte, the romantic Kanzelbrücke or the Möhnesee Tower, which rewards the climb with a magnificent panoramic view.
Visitors are offered a wide range of sporting activities: Almost every type of water sport is possible on Lake Möhnesee. Several kilometers of hiking trails crisscross the Arnsberg Forest and the fields up to the Haarstrang. And by bike, the radius can also be extended to the surrounding towns, such as Soest or Bad Sassendorf. Nature lovers will find almost untouched landscapes in the Kleiberg pasture landscape, in the Möhneauen or on the Heve peninsula, home to thousands of water birds. Families have many opportunities to spend a varied day in the fresh air around the lake steps in Körbecke or in the wildlife park in Völlinghausen. And if the weather is bad, a visit to the Landscape Information Center is a good idea. Restaurants for every taste and accommodation options in every price range round off the tourist attractions on the Westphalian sea.