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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bottrop

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bottrop

The Top 20 Attractions around Bottrop

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Bottrop. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bottrop is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Pfingstsee

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Lake Elsbach, also known as Pfingstsee, is a wonderful place with impressive natural scenery. The lake is still being formed, as it is a subsidence lake caused by coal mining. …

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Tetraeder, Bottrop

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The Tetrahedron is a walk-in viewing terrace in the form of a three-sided pyramid on the Beckstrasse heap in the Batenbrock district of Bottrop. Like other dumps in the Ruhr …

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Heidhof, Bottrop

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Popular contact point and rest area for hikers and cyclists. In addition to the kiosk, which takes care of your physical well-being, barbecue huts can also be rented here. There …

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Heidesee in the Kirchhellen Heath

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The Heidesee in the Kirchheller Heide is an approximately 34 hectare quarry lake in the Grafenwald district of the Bottrop district of Kirchhellen in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Grafenmühle Biker meet-up

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Grafenmühle is located in the countryside and is very popular with motorcyclists. But also for each other something is offered. So you can go hiking or cycling in the surrounding …

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Totems by Agustín Ibarrola on Halde Haniel (temporarily relocated due to construction work)

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Unfortunately, the point is a construction site. The totems have been dismantled, and the interior is cordoned off with a construction fence. I hope the renovation doesn't take too long.

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Halde Haniel Amphitheatre and Ibarrola Totems

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On top of the Haldenkuppe, an open amphitheater in the Greek style was created from mountain material. It offers space for 800 visitors and was opened in 1999. Great view of the area.

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Renatured pond in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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After the mines were closed in recent years, groundwater appeared here, which was used to flood and thus renaturate the landscape. A beautiful biotope for birds and small creatures.

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Totems by Agustín Ibarrola at Halde Haniel

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Beautifully painted steel bars are an impressive sight. Art in a different way. It's very windy up there, I recommend a windbraker or a warm fleece jacket. Something for the head wouldn't be amiss either.

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Totem Poles on Halde Haniel

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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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