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Horizon Observatory (Horizontobservatorium) on the Hoheward slag heap

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Horizon Observatory (Horizontobservatorium) on the Hoheward slag heap

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

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HerrK

March 6, 2018

The Hoheward dump is a mine dump in the Ruhr area. It was created from the excavations of the Recklinghausen II colliery, the Ewald colliery and the General Blumenthal / Haard colliery. Located between the cities of Herten and Recklinghausen, together with the Hoppenbruch heap, it forms the largest heap landscape in the Ruhr area. The highest point of the dump is with a height of 152.5 m above sea level. NN reached. The Hoheward and Hoppenbruch dumps are part of the Route of Industrial Culture and the Hoheward Landscape Park. Both piles are owned by the Ruhr Regional Association, which has taken over the land from Deutsche Steinkohle AG. As the project sponsor, he is responsible for the expansion of the Hoheward dump. When visibility is good, the Rhine Tower in Düsseldorf, about 50 km away, can be seen.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halde_Hoheward

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

August 1, 2018

Hoheward heap in Herten - an impressive panoramic view over the Ruhr area
The dump landscapes of the northern Ruhr area form a striking landmark of the region. The Hoheward waste heap in Herten is one of the largest of its kind at 152 meters high and an important landmark of the district as part of the Route of Industrial Heritage. Transformed into a recreational and cultural landscape, the mountain dump is today a popular destination. So, if you long for mountains in the flat Ruhr area, you do not have to drive far: As a hiker, jogger or mountain biker, you'll get your money's worth on the Halde Hoheward. In addition, you have up on the heap Hohenward you have an excellent panoramic view over almost the entire Ruhr area: The gasometer in Oberhausen you can see as well as the Dortmund TV tower. On a clear day you can even see the Düsseldorf Rheinturm 50 km away.

Sun, moon and stars - the horizon Observatory Herten
From afar, you can see the round steel arches of the horizon observatory. Not only are they an impressive eye-catcher, they also form the local meridian on the Halden platform, so you can perfectly watch the course of the sun, the moon and the stars from there. Another highlight of the Hertener Halde is the horizontal sundial with the large obelisk. At the foot of the heap, on the Ewald colliery, you will find the Hoheward Visitor Center, where you can visit the exhibition "Neue Horizonte" and book a hiking or Segway-Fürhung over the heap.

In the face of the dragon - discover Herten
You want to explore the Herten area from the Halde Hoheward? No problem! Since 2008, the Drachenbrücke connects the heap with the district park Hochlarmark and the underlying triangle settlement. The bridge represents a dragon skeleton, the head and neck of the dragon look down on you. Let your eyes wander over the Ruhr area - experience the fantastic view on the dump Hoheward in Herten!

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halde_Hoheward

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Nadine

January 27, 2019

Beautiful paths, with a great view over the Ruhr area.

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Horizon Observatory (Horizontobservatorium) on the Hoheward slag heap

1. Zeche Schlägel & Eisen – View of Zeche Ewald loop from Wanne-Eickel Hbf

2. Zeche Schlägel & Eisen – View of Zeche Ewald loop from Resser Mark

3. Dragon Bridge, Halde Hoheward – View of Herne loop from Hochlarmark

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