At the Bismarck Tower you have a beautiful view, one in the direction of Essen and the other in the direction of Gelsenkirchen and you have a view of the Rheinelbe heap with its staircase to heaven.

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January 21, 2024

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The Bismarck Tower in Essen is a 16.75 meter high fire column in the Kray district of Essen, built in honor of the statesman Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898).

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July 7, 2024

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The construction of this pure fire column was initiated in December 1898 by the chairman of the Bismarck Association of the Gelsenkirchen district, founded in 1896, the general director of …

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

11.1km

02:54

80m

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

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2. Mechtenberg Bridge – Rheinelbe Slag Heap loop from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof

13.1km

03:25

90m

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

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3. Mechtenberg Bridge – Orchard Meadow at Mechtenberg loop from Rotthausen

5.47km

01:25

30m

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

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

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Bismarck Tower, Essen-Kray

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

2. Mechtenberg Bridge – Rheinelbe Slag Heap loop from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof

3. Mechtenberg Bridge – Orchard Meadow at Mechtenberg loop from Rotthausen

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