Blankenstein, a medieval hilltop castle, towers 80 meters above the Ruhr River. In the shadow of the castle, the settlement called Freiheit meanders along the castle moat.

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March 21, 2026

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In Hattingen's second historical center, half-timbered houses and old administrative buildings cluster around the picturesque market square, such as the Stadtmuseum – the showpiece of the square. Vis-à-vis, the Galerie …

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April 20, 2023

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From the second Kemnade Bridge, which was inaugurated on May 26, 1950, you have a beautiful view of the Ruhr Valley, Blankenstein Castle and the nearby weir of Lake Kemnade. Especially in the morning hours when the early morning fog rises, a great photo spot😉👍📸

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Location: Hattingen, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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