The Top 20 Peaks in the Ruhr Region
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Ruhr Region is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
The fire lookout towers in the “Die Haard” and “Hohe Mark” forest areas make an important contribution to fighting forest fires.
The 39 meter high steel truss tower Farnberg is …
The 39 meter high steel truss tower Farnberg is …
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The Recklinghausen artist Herman Prigann incorporated the former heap of rubble into an art concept: in the years that followed, a kind of adventure landscape for the triad of people, …
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The heap is one of the highest in the Ruhr area and rises 150 meters above the surrounding area. The wildly developed descents and single trails are sometimes tough and …
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The tower, the area and the views are breathtaking.
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Here the hiker encounters the most impressive area around the tower. A large square with a view of Hagen. There is also a small kiosk with cool paintings.
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The highlight of this former mine dump are the two pyramid-like peaks separated by a gap. At night, the two impressive spotlights complete the image of a pyramid. The wide …
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This dump is also very popular with paragliders and people who like to fly a kite. Here you have the opportunity to be very close to the paragliders.
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The Harkortturm, a lookout tower on the Harkortberg in Wetter (Ruhr), was built in 1884 in memory of Friedrich Harkort. The design by Düsseldorf architects Otto van Els and Bruno …
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At 50 meters, the highest slag heap in the city offers an impressive 360-degree view. Mountain bikers will find the best training conditions here on their own track. Treat each …
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The Mechtenberg with the Bismarck Tower has grown significantly in recent years.
Short trail starts on the west side. Attention very smooth when wet.
Short trail starts on the west side. Attention very smooth when wet.
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