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Zollverein Coking Plant

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Zollverein Coking Plant

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4.9

(2158)

Hiking

4.8

(757)

Gravel riding

5.0

(15)

Mountain biking

5.0

(4)

Road cycling

5.0

(3)

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

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    January 5, 2023

    Hiking

    Like the neighboring Zollverein colliery, the former coking plant has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Here you can learn about industrial history, visit the factory swimming pool and even go ice skating in winter. Where high-quality coke was once produced, there is now a café and restaurant with a beer garden.
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    March 2, 2017

    Cycling

    As almost everywhere in the area, you will find old colliery and factory premises that are now open to the general public. Zollverein is particularly interesting as it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    The extensive grounds invite you to extensive tours by bike or on foot.
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    July 19, 2019

    Cycling

    The gigantic plant was built between 1957 and 1961 in connection with the Zollverein XII mine and was the most modern coking plant in Europe. The Ruhrpott industrial architect Fritz …
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    Mine Tour – experience the mining industry

    38.8km

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    35.7km

    02:16

    160m

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 50 m

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

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