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Hoheward Spoil Heap & Horizon Observatory

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Hoheward Spoil Heap & Horizon Observatory

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    October 13, 2019

    The dump Hoheward is a mining dump in the Ruhr area. It originated from the foundations of the Recklinghausen II colliery, the Ewald colliery and the General Blumenthal / Haard colliery. Located between the cities of Herten and Recklinghausen, it forms together with the Halpen Hoppenbruch the largest heap landscape of the Ruhrgebiet. The highest point of the heap is with a height of 152.5 m above sea level. NN reached.

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      July 12, 2020

      Absolutely the best view far and wide. If you live in the Ruhrpott or are visiting and want to "see something", you have to go here.

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        February 25, 2021

        The Hoheward dump is a mine dump in the Ruhr area. A mega beautiful place, you just have to see it. A great view over the whole Ruhr area

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          Location: Herten, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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