A circle of granite steles near the Grummer ponds, designated as a European meeting place. The spiral consists of 12 stelae, one for each EU country (the monument was erected in 1984, when the EU still had 10 members, and expanded in 1986 with 2 stelae for the new additions to Spain and Portugal). The height of the stela symbolizes the size of the states. At the center of the spiral is an oak tree, which is supposed to express the strength and cohesion in Europe ...

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Built in the 80s.
12 stone columns, which symbolize the EU member states, surround an oak.

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1. Path by the Pferdewiese – View of the Wheat Fields loop from Grumme

10.3km

02:47

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Grummer Ponds – Kötterteich loop from Vonovia Ruhrstadion

7.50km

01:58

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kötterteich – Tippelsberg Summit loop from Deutsches Bergbau-Museum

10.3km

02:43

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 130 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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

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European Meeting Place Oak

1. Path by the Pferdewiese – View of the Wheat Fields loop from Grumme

2. Grummer Ponds – Kötterteich loop from Vonovia Ruhrstadion

3. Kötterteich – Tippelsberg Summit loop from Deutsches Bergbau-Museum

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