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Harpener Ponds

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Harpener Ponds

Recommended by 242 mountain bikers out of 250

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

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Harpener Ponds

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1. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

60.8km

03:53

530m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

51.3km

03:33

580m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Scenic Field Path – Harpener Ponds loop from Riemke Markt

29.7km

01:49

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michael

April 18, 2018

Harpener ponds (Bochum)

In the footsteps of mining

The Harpen Ponds - also known as Werner Ponds - are a combination of still waters that are partly fed by the Harpen Stream. This arises as Bövinghauser Bach in Dortmund and changes its name when it flows over the city limits to Bochum. Located in close proximity to the hustle and bustle of the Ruhr-Park shopping center, the local recreational potential of the Harpen Ponds surprises. Originally designed as sewage ponds for mining in Bochum, the ponds offer walkers, cyclists and joggers an oasis of calm that is not overcrowded. The only thing that stands out from this is the feed-in point of the pit water of the Robert-Müser colliery with loud noise and bubbling, which is responsible for the milky cloudiness and sometimes for the unpleasant smell of sulfur from the mineral-containing water. There is seating for a break. A wedding forest can also be found at the Harpen ponds. A network of paths developed from the west, south and north leads you freely through a special flora and fauna.

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PeterStar

January 26, 2019

Water spectacle at the Harpener ponds when the mine water is pumped.

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det801

July 26, 2017

Hidden ponds near the Ruhrpark shopping center.

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Elevation 80 m

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

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Harpener Ponds

1. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

2. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

3. Scenic Field Path – Harpener Ponds loop from Riemke Markt

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