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Münster District

Ruhr Region

View of the Harpen ponds from the jetty

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

View of the Harpen ponds from the jetty

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View of the Harpen ponds from the jetty

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

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    September 28, 2022

    Hiking

    Dissolved minerals from the pit water from the mining of the Robert Müser colliery explain the occurrence of this curious water coloration in the northern part of the Harpen ponds. So the sulfur still comes into play and lets out bad smells from time to time, but you shouldn't let that deter you, because the beautiful surroundings clearly predominate.
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    April 18, 2018

    Hiking

    Harpener ponds (Bochum)

    In the footsteps of mining

    The Harpener ponds - also called Werner ponds, are a combination of still waters, which are partly fed by the Harpen creek. …
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    July 17, 2019

    Hiking

    Eternity costs: Here, as in many other places, mine water is pumped up from 500 m depth and discharged. Without these pumps, large parts of the Ruhr area would turn into a lake landscape.
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    Path Along the Spoil Heap – Harpener Ponds loop from Bochum

    10.8km

    00:39

    70m

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 90 m

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

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