The "Emscher" springs from the "Emscherquellhof". This was formerly used as a dirty water channel for the Ruhr area. The renaturation has now become a highlight. Here at the source is especially for the bike riders the beginning of the Emscher bike path. On the way to the Ruhr area are still beautiful moments to expect.

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February 8, 2022

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The homestead, built in 1801, consists of the main building, a converted stable building and a detached former bakery. In the inner courtyard of the half-timbered property lies the headwaters …

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January 5, 2021

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The start of the Emscherweg is provided with this beautiful half-timbered house. From here the Emscher flows into the Rhine as far as Dinslaken.

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

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1. Emscher Spring Farm – Phoenix-West Blast Furnace loop from Dortmund Universität

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