Kreis Soest, a region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, offers diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. The geography ranges from the northern Sauerland hills to the lower lands of the Hellweg, providing varied terrain for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and more. Notable natural features include the Möhnesee, the extensive Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, and the picturesque Lippe River floodplains. These varied environments support a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
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4.6
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586
riders
46.2km
02:53
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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4,787
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34.4km
02:02
230m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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231
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52.8km
03:05
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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152
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35.4km
02:08
70m
70m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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2,745
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12.9km
03:24
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,124
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12.8km
03:28
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,487
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8.78km
02:17
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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1,041
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9.22km
02:30
120m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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783
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9.57km
00:59
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.34km
00:45
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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325
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7.93km
00:49
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30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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391
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17.8km
01:53
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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230
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33.6km
03:09
640m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
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251
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57.3km
04:09
720m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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140
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39.4km
03:19
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
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102
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23.1km
02:00
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
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433
riders
39.2km
01:50
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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298
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89.1km
04:06
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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676
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47.2km
01:59
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.1
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280
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22.5km
01:00
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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132
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57.1km
03:36
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

12
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32.5km
02:11
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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77.0km
04:21
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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7
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25.5km
01:37
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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2
hikers
13.6km
03:33
100m
100m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.22km
01:53
290m
290m
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

1
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

9.72km
02:48
240m
240m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kreis Soest offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes from the Sauerland hills to the Hellweg lowlands, providing varied terrain for different sports. Over 11,000 routes are available on komoot for these activities.
Kreis Soest features diverse landscapes, including the Sauerland hills, the lower lands of the Hellweg, and the flat Soester Börde. Notable natural features include the Möhnesee, the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, and the Lippe River floodplains. These areas offer varied terrain suitable for different outdoor pursuits.
Kreis Soest provides an extensive network of cycling routes, with nearly 3,000 touring cycling routes available on komoot. These routes range from flat paths along the Lippe River to more challenging trails. Specific guides like Cycling around Kreis Soest offer further information.
Kreis Soest offers a multitude of hiking trails, with over 3,700 routes listed on komoot. Trails range from circular paths around the Möhnesee to routes through the dense Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. Guides such as Hiking around Kreis Soest provide detailed options.
Yes, Kreis Soest offers mountain biking trails, particularly within the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, which features hills and valleys. Over 1,100 mountain biking routes are available on komoot. The region also includes bike parks in Warstein and Lippstadt, catering to various skill levels.
Kreis Soest offers family-friendly options, including easy hiking trails and flat cycling paths. The circular trail around Möhnesee is suitable for families, as are routes along the Lippe River. A dedicated guide for Family-friendly hikes around Kreis Soest is available.
Key natural attractions include the Möhnesee, one of Germany's oldest and largest dams, offering a 9-mile (15-kilometer) circular trail. The Arnsberg Forest Nature Park features extensive mixed forests and the Plackweghöhe, the highest point at 1,959 feet (597 meters). The Lippe River and its floodplains also provide picturesque river landscapes and nature reserves.
Kreis Soest provides options for dog-friendly outdoor activities. Many trails through forests and along rivers are suitable for walks with dogs. A specific guide for Dog-friendly hikes around Kreis Soest is available on komoot.
Kreis Soest is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 888,000 visitors having explored the region. The over 11,000 available routes have received an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars from users.
Komoot offers several guides for Kreis Soest, including Cycling around Kreis Soest, Hiking around Kreis Soest, and MTB Trails around Kreis Soest. There are also guides for family-friendly hikes, dog-friendly hikes, and traffic-free bike rides.
Trails in Kreis Soest are accessible via various points, including designated parking areas. Public transport options are also available, with a komoot guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations around Kreis Soest. The region's infrastructure supports active tourism with facilities like 'Bett+Bike' establishments.
For more information about Kreis Soest, the official website is www.kreis-soest.de. The central phone number for inquiries is 02921 30-0. The 'Tourismus Kreis Soest' section on the official website provides further tourism-specific details.

