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Bismarck Tower Mechtenberg

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

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1. Bismarck Tower Mechtenberg – Mechtenberg Bridge loop from Essen-Kray Nord

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Heinz 🚴‍♂️ Sprinter

May 3, 2018

The 16.7 m high tower was built in honor of the statesman Otto von Bismarck on the 83 m above sea level Mechtenberg. It is a pillar of fire without a lookout function. The 1.8 m diameter fire bowl on the top of the tower was operated by means of a pressure pump which pumps low-viscosity benzene residues through a two-millimeter thick pipe to a nozzle. On commemoration days, fire was supposed to burn on the tower, reminding of Bismarck's achievements. A total of 240 Bismarck towers were built, of which 174 have survived.

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Thorsten

June 21, 2018

A landmark. From up here has a great view over parts of Bochum and food.

Essen RWE Tower, Bochum Lohrheide Station, Thyssen-Krupp, Zeche Holland, Arena Schalke and much more can be seen. The short but steep climb with cobblestones is not without. Careful, with wet weather danger of slipping !!

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Matthes

March 2, 2022

Really nice vantage point with a view of the Zollverein colliery and the Rheinelbe heap.

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

Bismarck Tower Mechtenberg

1. Bismarck Tower Mechtenberg – Mechtenberg Bridge loop from Essen-Kray Nord

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