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Möhnee - dam
Möhnee is legendary and internationally known for the explosion of the dam in World War II and the British war film 'The dam busters' from 1955, which was nominated in this connection for an Oscar, about bombing the Eder and Möhne reservoirs. Both dams were destroyed with special air bombs on the night of 16-17 May 1943. The tidal wave, which extended far into the Ruhr area, killed over 1,500 people. The aim of the attack was to influence the arms industry in the Ruhr area.
The dam has a length of 650 meters and measures at the highest point 30 meters. The reservoir contains 134.5 million m3 water used for drinking water in the Ruhr area.
Tip: The landscape information centre Möhnee is located under the dam, at the foot of the basin in the village of Günne. The exhibition contains information about the origins of the lake and the region. During the season there are also events in nature for young and old, such as herbal walks, holiday programs, hikes and bike tours.
Nature experience Möhnee
Nature & bird reserve Hevearm-Hevesee
The nature reserve is a paradise for feathered guests and is of international importance as rest, transit and wintering area. In the southern part of the lake there is the water & forest promenade on the Hevearm peninsula with 19 stations, where picturesque and historical features are explained - including special tips for children. The starting point of the natural promenade is the Delecker Brücke car park, the south bank or the Torhaus car park.
Klangwald (Sound forest)
There is also a special experience for the senses on the Hevearm peninsula! On the 3.5 km long Klangwald bypass on the Möhnese 10 stations with sound art objects inspire you to live the forest actively. Start at Torhaus car park (B229 Ri. Arnsberg)
The Möhneauen
There is another protected biotope at the back of the lake around the Kanzelbrug between the districts Wamel and Völlinghausen. Discover the diversity of the nature reserve Möhneaue-Völlinghausen on a 2.4 km walk, where the ecological and cultural historical characteristics of the area are explained at 12 stations.
Renewed Möhne Valley
The Möhne valley between Brilon and Möhnee has been largely renovated in recent years in an EU-funded project. Along the Möhne valley, the beautiful Möhne valley trail leads along most of the old railway lines to Brilon. A bike ride along the restored Möhne is a must for nature experiences.
Möhnee Tower
Built in 2014, nature lovers can enjoy a breathtaking 360° view of an altitude of 38 meters. A sea of trees as far as the eye can see and the sparkling Mohnsee at your feet. The Möhnee tower stands like a lighthouse from the Arnsberg forest and offers views of the Soester Börder and the Hochsauerland ridge. The regional hiking trails also run along the Möhnee-tower - Sauerland forest route, triangular walk and Rennweg.
The tower can be reached from the following car parks: P opposite the Körbecke-zuidbanker-pedestrian bridge; P near the miniature golf course on the south bank 2a; P near the Torhaus (B229).
Leisure and leisure offers
Walking, cycling, water sports, fishing or golfing, the 40 km long coastline of the Möhnese offers numerous opportunities for leisure activities. In the Körbecke Seepark with its waterfront promenade there is also a volleyball and basketball court, a chess field, a playground, a table tennis table and a mini scooter.
Numerous artists have settled on Lake Mohnesee, whose studios encourage visitors to walk and buy.
Möhnesee - Passenger transport
Explore the Möhnee from the water. The MS Möhnee with its 2 decks including a sunroof offers a beautiful view of the lake and the coast. There is a wide range of drinks and dishes on board. There are 4 jetties: dam, Delecke, Hevetal-schriereiland and Körbecke (shutterboat).
The MS-Möhnee is a special catamaran ship with an internal shuttleboat MS Körbecke. Because of the bridge in Delecke, the ship cannot go to the promenade along the lake due to its altitude, therefore the shuttle boat at the jetty of Delecke is extended - and goes to Körbecke. The landing manoeuvre while driving - UNIQUE IN EUROPE! The captain sends the MS KÖRBECKE shuttleboat between the runners of the large KATAMARAN MS MÖHNESEE.
The 2 hour journey with docking manoeuvre of the open shuttleboat MS Körbecke (max. 80 persons) on the catamaran MS MÖHNESEE (600 people) takes place SATURDAY-SUNDAY, on NRW holidays (in the NRW summer holiday additional Tuesday and Thursday) with a water level below 93%. No seats can be reserved for the trip with a shuttle boat on the regular services.
There are plenty of special trips/special dates, including mostly culinary theme trips - but also evening party trips such as the salsa evening or the Ü30 party.
Estimated seasons:
daily from Good Friday to the end of the NRW autumn holiday
info(at)moehneseeschifffahrt.de www.moehneseeschifffahrt.de
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Boat rental on the Möhnee
There are adventurous boats (BBQ doughnuts), pedal boats, electric boats, houseboats, sailboats and fishing boats.Boat rental Höcker on the south bank
South shore 45 Am Amecker Damm 2
59151 Möhnesee-Körbecke/South
Phone +49 176 10030402 or +49 176 100 30 40 3 Email: info(at)bootsvermietung-shoecker.de www.bootsvermietung-hoecker.de ADAC Yachtschule Möhnesee Openingstijden: Mi-Zo 10:00-18:00 Ma. en Di. gesloten (behalve op feeddagen) Promenade Körbecke Brückenstraße 27 - 29 59519 Möhnesee Tel: 02924 7744 Fax: 02924 7797 E-mail: thorsten@adac-yachtschule.de www.adac-yachtschule.de
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Sailing & sailing schools on the Möhnee
Several sailing schools on the Mohnesee offer relaxing sailing, boat rental and high-level qualified sailing training.
Sailing school Höcker on the south shoreSouth shore 45 59151 Möhnesee-Körbecke/South
Phone +49 (0)2924 5555 Email: info(at)stool-moehnesee.de www.shoecker-moehnesee.de ADAC Yachtschule Möhnesee Openingtijden: Mi-Zo 10:00-18:00 Ma. en Di. gesloten (behalve op feestdagen) Promenade Körbecke Brückenstraße 27 - 29 59519 Möhnesee Tel: 02924 7744 Fax: 02924 7797 E-mail: thorsten@adac-yachtschule.de www.adac-yachtschule.de
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Surfing & Surfschool an de Möhnee
Windsurfing is not allowed in nature and the bird reserve Hevearm. In winter (15 November - 15 March) surfing is only allowed between the Delecker Bridge and the Körbecker Bridge:For Windsurfer wind forecasters at the weather station Möhnee, see here:
www.windfinder.com/möhnesee
Equipment rental and surf courses for beginners and advanced students are offered. Wild Boards a.d. Youthhostel on the south bank of Südufer 19
59519 Möhnesee Tel. 0049 172 198 69 70 mail(at)wildboards.de www.wild-boards.de
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Gastronomy & Restaurant-Tips on the Möhnee
Here we give you the most beautiful & popular cafes and restaurants on the Möhnee. For more information CLIK on the name!The American Café & Restaurant Geronimo in Delecke is probably the most popular adventure restaurant on the Möhnee - also for motorcyclists, because there are over 100 engines on summer days.
The Sabe Mente an de dam is a beach bar, restaurant and event location and one of the first gourmet addresses on the Möhnee with a large lake terrace.
The Forsthaus am Möhnese south bank with a large lake terrace is a popular middle class address, as well as a café and restaurant.
The Bootshaus on the south bank is a small location in a modern, simple hut style. It is from Sven Höcker, the "sailing guru" of the Möhnese. There is a beautiful lake terrace and delicious dishes that match the style of the location at reasonable prices. Due to its popularity the boathouse is often closed for private parties. These dates are mentioned on the homepage.
The Café/Restaurant/Landhotel Torhaus Möhnesee is a traditional company with a high level and a romantic and individual flair. The gate building is located in the woods between Möhnee and Hevearm on a small hill. Probably the best address to the Möhnee if you want to enjoy the atmosphere.
Pier 20 - between the dam and Delecke is the new INN address in Möhnesee. Opened in 2019, the café-restaurant-bar immediately became a popular meeting place on the lake. The menu is modern. High above the lake you have a great view of the lake terrace.
The traditional business Hotel House Griese on the sea steps of Körbecke is one of the most famous hotels/restaurants in the Sauerland. Large terrace overlooking the lake. Here chef Meinolf Griese cooks personally - dishes for the spoiled palate.
The Café/restaurant Longitudinal is located in the ADAC yacht club directly on the promenade in Körbecke. Stylish, modern atmosphere with a terrace by the lake. Here you can eat well and watch the walk over the boulevard.
Rocco - the Italian in Möhnee - opened in 2019 and located as a new building directly on the sea staircase in Körbecke, Rocco immediately settled with its triple offer Gelateria - Caffetteria - Rosticceria. The menu goes far beyond a pizzeria.
The Köbbinghof Landcafé & Restaurant - a top address on the Möhnee. It is the restaurant of the golf club and is located just outside the lake between Wamel and Völlinghausen. Luxury German cuisine with a beautiful rural flair of a country house - bordered by the "Green."
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Cycling on the Möhnee
In the Möhne valley and around the Möhnee there are beautiful cycling trails and cycling tours.
The Great Möhnesee cycle route It can also be shortened depending on the condition. The path is fully paved. This route has been slightly adapted to take the Möhne floodplains. From Völlinghausen to Stockum we choose the old railway line, since the bike path on the lake runs directly along the busy road. At the variant train route you drive moderately uphill and enjoy a fantastic view over the lake above Stockum. (Directions Google Maps HERE)
A quiet variant of the Möhnee bike tour leads not along the busy shore of the lake, but through the Arnsberg forest and over a high path above the lake. (Route variant see HERE)
Also the complete Möhne valley cycle path From Brilon to Neheim-Hüsten (back by train) is beautiful. Up to the Möhnee he drives mostly over the old railway Brilon-Sust. There is only one slope between Rüthen and Belecke. www.moehnetalradweg.de
The Bike Arena Sauerland also offers numerous other beautiful cycle paths and cycling tours - as well as the best mountain bike and dowhill parks in Germany.
More information in our own bike section HERE!
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Adventures Golf at the Möhnee
"Play the ball between rocks and trees, conquer watercourses, try to play around the treacherous bunkers and hit the ball over distances up to 50 meters! Take your way through the lamewood to the next "green" and enjoy it while you look at the lake."18 totally different jobs promise variety and require not only happiness and skill, but also a certain degree of tactics. The avenues are spread out over the pristine and hilly terrain on the banks of the Möhnee - framed by old trees, reed areas and large lawns. Besides the paved paths and the adjacent waterfront, there are numerous "paths" that run through the area and give the necessary adventurous feeling. Leisure fun for the whole family.
Adventure Golf at Lake Möhne
at the lake staircase Körbecke Brückenstr. 21
59519 Möhnesee
Tel. +49 170 - 1593790 www.adventure-golf-moehnesee.de
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Golf Club Möhnesee
18-hole golf course plus 5-hole short course above the lake overlooking the lake and in the distance.Difficulty: sporty to demanding Golfclub Möhnesee e. V. Frankenufer 13
59519 Möhnesee - Völlinghausen
Tel. +49 2925-4935
info@golfclub-moehnesee.de www.golfclub-moehnesee.de
Landscape information center Möhnee
The LIZ (Landscape information centre) informs visitors about the special characteristics of our cultural landscape and the ecological context. In the interactive exhibition (about 250 m2), people with all their senses will test, watch, listen and experience. There are three regional theme rooms; Landschap, Möhne-reservoir, water en bos. Children can experience and understand the processes of nature here and are actively committed to the environment.
In the lecture hall there is also a video documentation of 8 minutes about the destruction of the dam in 1943.
The Liz also offers exciting excursions: dam tours, geocaching, Bach exploration, forest trips, educational programs, birthday and holiday activities for children and guided tours that give exciting insights into the nature and landscape of the region. New in the offer are guided e-bike tours and guided walks to the Möhneseeturm with an explanation of special landscape elements.
Landschaftsinformationszentrum Wasser und Wald Möhnesee e.V.
Brüningser Straße 2
59519 Möhnesee - Günne
Telephone 02924-84110
Fax 02924-859562
info@liz.de
Homepage
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Hiking at the Möhnee / Nature Park Arnsberger Wald
Hardened paths lead around the Möhnee, where you usually have the water in sight.Four bridges divide the lake including the Möhneauen into almost five equal parts with circular routes of 5-7 km long. The longest stretch is between the dam and the Delecker bridge. With the nature reserve Hevearm and the peninsula it is also the most beautiful piece with a path length of 10-14km (depending on the variant). There is also a 3.5 km long asphalt path around the pool. Choose your walking area as you like.
Directly on the south side of the Möhnee begins the Arnsberger Forest - the largest forest area in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also the naming agent of the Nature Park Arnsberger ForestExplore the beautiful hiking trails through this beautiful forest. The 240 km long premium hiking trail Sauerland forest route (Iserlohn-Marsberg) also swings through the Arnsberg forest.
De 20 mooiste wandelroutes op Möhnesee / Arnsberger Wald HERE!
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Klangwald at the Möhnee (sound forest)
On the Heveh peninsula (south side of the Möhnee bridge in Delecke) there is a special experience for the senses! On the 3.5 km long circular road "Klangwald" on the Möhnee 10 stations with sound art objects stimulate you to live the forest actively.Start is at the parking place Torhaus (B229 Ri. Arnsberg)
Dierenpark Völlinghausen aan het Möhnesee
Völlinghausen animal park am MöhneeIn each season an attractive destination for a family trip. At the beginning of the park the visitor is greeted by a polyphonic bird concert from the aviary. The duck cackle resounds from the opposite pond. Sheep and goats bounce and jump, push and bump, bleat and grumbling to catch a small treat of young and old - a great pleasure for the children.
But also for adults it is always a special experience to face the imposing red deer directly at the gate.
Förderverein Wildpark Völlinghausen e.V.
To the game park 1
59519 Möhnesee - Völlinghausen
Telephone 02924 981-391 or 392
info@moehnesee.de
Website
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Open air theatre Arnsberg - Herdringen
The theatre of amateur actors in Arnsberg-Herdringen can look back on more than 60 years of tradition and is a permanent cultural institution in the Sauerland. The beautiful and professional facility with modern technology and good acoustics under a quarry on the outskirts of the city has about 800 covered places.Each season the Freilichtbühne Herdringen e.V., with amateur actors and a lot of effort, organises a children's and adult event, which takes place on different dates in the summer months from late May to early September.
2021 programme: Robber Hotzenplotz and Musical Line 1 Open-air platform Herdringen
Lohweg
59757 Arnsberg - Herdringen
Telephone 02932-39140
Fax 02932-9021759
karten@flbh.de www.flbh.de
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Möhnesee Ijsbaan
The ice rink at Möhnee offers ice skating fun on 30x60m ice. There is also a regular ice disco. Curling is also offered. Skate rentals and teaching materials are also available.
Season: October to end of March
Eissportszentrum Möhnesee
Teigelhof 4
59519 Möhnesee - Echtrop
Telephone 02924-7200
Fax 02924-7221
info@eissportzentrum.de
Homepage
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Waterpark "Nass" - Arnsberg
All year round swimming fun for the whole family.Sports pool (7x25m course), 1 + 3 meters diving board, 50m outdoor pool, 320 m2 adventure pool with flow channel, wide slide, 2 whirlpools, 80m giant slide with clock, playground, relaxation pool outside; Sauna area with sauna garden and outdoor pool, outdoor pool with brine pool, solariums, wellness treatments, gym. Bath and sauna catering. Recreational pool "Nass" Am Solepark 15, 59759 Arnsberg Tel.: +49 2932 475730 info@nass-arnsberg.de www.nass-arnsberg.de
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Motorcycle paradise Sauerland
The Edersee is an internationally renowned Eldorado for motorcyclists and there are numerous well-known routes in the Sauerland, including: the 102 km long Hochsauerland-Hoogstraat, which runs with an 8 as a route between the cities Medebach, Winterberg and Schmallenberg. There are a total of 10 great motorcycling tours in the Sauerland, which are available as a roadbook at the Tourist Info or on sauerland.com.
There is much to discover on the road: mountains and lakes, dams, half-timbered houses, numerous recreational facilities and attractions. Numerous national famous bikers' meetings on the way. the ferry house near Diemelsee, the Bigge grill at the BigNumbersperre, the Zündstoff near Edersee, Geronimos, Bikers Inn and Wolfs Revier near Möhnee or Stavros near So Europeane.
The region offers bikers everything their heart desires and in the evening the party mile in Willingen offers plenty of après-bike' options on weekends.
Loud is out!
The 10 trips from the Sauerland Roadbook lead along the most beautiful places in the Sauerland, which is why other tourists and people looking for relaxation, especially on the many recreational lakes, often suffer from engine noise, not only guests but also many Sauerlanders who live on the typical motor routes.
That is why noise-sensitive consideration of motorcyclists is essential, so that there will be no road closures for motorcyclists in the future!
Set a visible (and audible) sign against engine noise - loud is off!
performance:
Most motorcyclists in the Sauerland are attentive and avoid fast driving in places and in sound-sensitive tourist locations. Be a role model for the minority that does not do so and address your ruthless colleagues accordingly!
The route book is available in the Tourist Information Sauerland. Tourist Information List See Here...
HERE find the most beautiful Sauerland motor routes with a description
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Beach pools and seaside resorts on the Möhnee
Although the Möhnee is quite large, swimming is limited, partly because of the nature of the banks and partly because rowing sailing clubs or owners do not allow free access to the lake.At Möhnee you will find two official resorts in the districts of Körbecke and Delecke.
The swimming area in Delecke (Linkstrasse 20) with lawn is freely accessible and is located right next to the motorhome place. Dogs are not allowed here.
The seaside resort in Körbecke is located on the newly built Seepark on the Brückenstraat. There are numerous restaurants and leisure facilities, as well as showers and toilets.
There are no lifeguards.
Between Körbecke-south and the B229 there is still a gentle rolling, unofficial bathing area on the south bank In the season there is a mobile kiosk. Since this bathing area is not official, it is not daily maintained by the community. It would be nice if guests take their waste back, because this bathing area is natural and not as busy as the official bathing areas.
The "Uferlos" in Wamel is a very special lido!
It's a lifestyle restaurant with a South Sea Caribbean flair Designed with chill-out lounge, bamboo bar, 1700 tons of sand, sunbathing lawn, beach chairs, mosquitoes double beds, lounge chairs, palm trees ... etc. . When bathing, the "bankless" is subject to a fee.
Even in the evening you can relax in the "Uferlos" and often enjoy a beautiful sunset with a drink. is the open until 01:00 am.
www.uferlos-moehnesee.club
Möhnesee - Promenade
The new Seepark in Körbecke with stairs and a floating stage, in 2016 created a direct line of sight from the village to the lake and offers attractive offers for all generations.
Park-like and extensive terrain with various offers, including Skating Area, playground, adventure and mini golf ... etc. There are spacious lounge and lounge areas right on the lake, numerous restaurants and separate bike and footpaths.
The dam-promenade stretches from the Günne district to the dam with a restaurant. The beautiful circular route around the fore-basin and along the dam is ideal for a walk of 2 km.
Not a promenade, but a very nice street along the bank to walk in is in Körbecke-South, where you can walk past holiday homes, small hotels and guesthouses and sailing and rowing associations.
On the Möhnee are numerous beautiful hiking trails. Between the bridges Körbecke and Stockum lies on both sides an approximately 8 km long beautiful around lake path.
Places on the Möhnee
Körbecke is the most important place on the MöhneeIt has village charm and a beautiful center with numerous holiday apartments and all shops for daily needs. The lake's connecting axis to the center was redesigned in 2016. Körbecke-south is located across the lake and is connected via a pedestrian bridge to Körbecke. Körbecke-south is dominated by second houses and there are many sailing and boat clubs.Delecke is a small tourist resort with predominantly second homes, two campsites, one with a public beach, two yacht clubs and a diving bay. "Jeronimos" is the most popular restaurant on the Möhnee - also for Bíkern.
Stockum is a small village that swings along a road uphill from the lake. It is characterized by single-family houses and holiday homes without any significant tourist infrastructure. At the lake are several restaurants.
The lake ends in WamelThe village is very beautiful and close to nature. It actually stretches in the backland of the lake for 3 km in a beautiful valley to the plateau with the golf course and the farmhouse. Infrastructure is only available on the lake.
Völlinghausen is a beautiful, idyllic village above and partly also in the Möhneauen. However, it is already outside the direct lake area. There are many luxury private holiday homes and second houses here. There is a wild park in Völlighausen.
The Commission stands in front of the dam on and above the front basin. At the front pelvis there is a small promenade with a gastronomic mile and several small hotels.
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