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With its almost 4,000 hectares of forest, the 800-year-old mountain and Hanseatic city is the third most densely wooded municipality in NRW - in the middle of the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. An intact landscape idyll with crystal clear streams, old tree giants and fascinating flora and fauna awaits visitors to the Bibertal recreation area.
In the mountain and Hanseatic town with its 15 districts, history and history can be felt and experienced everywhere. Would you like to go on a unique 3-kilometer-long city wall tour, which invites you to linger with magnificent views and vistas of the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park? Then Rüthen is exactly the right destination.
The historic Altstadt with Hachtor (14th century), historic town hall (1730) with monumental circular staircase, Hexenturm (14th century) former Capuchin and Ursuline monastery, walkable water tower (1908) and the over 24 meter high maypole with handcrafted guild sign on the market square, are just a few of the many attractions. Small cafés invite you to linger. Homemade cakes and freshly roasted coffee are a matter of course. The baroque Wasserschloss Körtlinghausen in the district of Kallenhardt is a real gem and can be hiked along the Schloss or Rabennestroute. In addition, over 180 more kilometers of well-marked hiking trails are waiting to be explored.
And all this embedded in a dreamlike landscape with crystal clear streams, dense forests and fascinating flora and fauna. Outdoor forest pool, forest ship and adventure playground, located directly on the enchantingly mystical Sauerland-Waldroute, are further highlights to be experienced.Not so good on foot? Here's the solution - pilgrimage tours in barrier-free covered wagons are possible - a visit to the Church of Lights included. Getting thirsty and hungry? Whiskey tasting and star restaurant - this is also in the repertoire!
