Avenue to Cappenberg Castle – RuheForst Cappenberg loop from Schloss Cappenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Selm

Avenue to Cappenberg Castle – RuheForst Cappenberg loop from Schloss Cappenberg

Easy

3.5

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Avenue to Cappenberg Castle – RuheForst Cappenberg loop from Schloss Cappenberg

01:14

4.66km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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521 m

Avenue to Cappenberg Castle

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, there's no nice view of the castle from the avenue. At least there's a footpath alongside the main road. I don't think the walk is worth it just for the two lion heads. Next time, I'd rather take the path above the vineyard and walk back.

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879 m

Freiherr vom Stein Monument at Cappenberg

Highlight • Monument

Retirement residence Auf Carpenberg 1816 - 1831

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2.68 km

Struckmannsberg

Highlight • Forest

The rest forest, Cappenberg Südmünsterland offers the final resting place in a nature reserve, which can develop largely undisturbed.
There are numerous resting biotopes in the quiet forest

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3.15 km

Memorial Cross and Rest Area in RuheForst Cappenberg

Highlight • Monument

The forest is really a haven of peace. The small prayer corners (min. 2) also invite you to linger for a moment.

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3.19 km

RuheForst Cappenberg

Highlight • Forest

In a beautiful, scenic location, the RuheForst Cappenberg offers an alternative to conventional types of burial. The opportunity to be buried in the natural environment of an old oak and beech forest is a dignified form of farewell for many people.

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3.82 km

Cappenberger RuheForst Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

Very large, free parking lot at the foot of the Schlossberg.
Ideal starting point for hikes through the Cappenberger Forest.

Attention: Height restrictions for cars!

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4.02 km

Cappenberg Castle (former wildlife park)

Highlight • Historical Site

Note: The wildlife park has been closed since the beginning of 2009.

Here is the description as of 2008:

"... Below the castle of the Counts of Kanitz are large enclosures for red and fallow deer as well as mouflons and two llamas on a slope. Hiking trails run through the area.
The game park (swing gates), which was formerly accessible free of charge, became chargeable a few years ago.
In 2005 aviaries were erected on the wall of the palace garden - birds of prey such as buzzards, black kites, Luggerfalke and eagle owls were seen from now on. This falconry, which moved into the castle courtyard, was closed in 2008.

The park recently made headlines when the pack of fallow deer broke out in December 2008 and wandered around the area for days.

The buildings of the baroque castle date from the 17th - 19th centuries. The baroque estate, located on a hill in Selm, has been documented for a long time and is considered one of the oldest noble castles in Westphalia. ... "

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