Phoenix Lake in Dortmund is a man-made lake in the Hörde district, created on the former site of the Phoenix-Ost steelworks. After the steelworks was closed in 2001, the site was remediated and flooded in 2010 to create a new residential and recreational area. The lake covers approximately 24 hectares and is surrounded by a 3.2-kilometer circular path for pedestrians and cyclists. From the Kaiserberg dump to the east, there is a magnificent view of the recreational and new development area.

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1. View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenix Lake South Shore loop from Remberg

4.02km

01:01

10m

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

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2. View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenixsee loop from Hörde

3.97km

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20m

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

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3. Phoenixsee – Phoenix-West Blast Furnace loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

13.9km

03:37

100m

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

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Elevation 160 m

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Saturday 7 March

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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

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Phoenix Lake in Dortmund

1. View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenix Lake South Shore loop from Remberg

2. View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenixsee loop from Hörde

3. Phoenixsee – Phoenix-West Blast Furnace loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

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