Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten
Fürst Leopold Shaft II Headframe
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten
Fürst Leopold Shaft II Headframe
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 36 out of 37 mountain bikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland
Location: Dorsten, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Coal has been mined here since 1913. The coal mining company “Gewerkschaft Fürst Leopold”, founded in 1906, and the Fürst Leopold mine were named after Prince Nikolaus Leopold Joseph Maria zu Salm-Salm.
April 27, 2024
Leopold Mine was a coal mine in Dorsten. Today it is a creative quarter.
Beautifully restored mining site with plenty of restaurants
March 10, 2025
Beautifully restored old winding tower. Next door there is a good ice cream parlor and some recommendable restaurants
January 29, 2025
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