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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Phoenix Lake in Dortmund

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Phoenix Lake in Dortmund

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Phoenix Lake in Dortmund

Hiking

4.9

(65)

Cycling

5.0

(9)

Running

5.0

(6)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

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

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October 27, 2025

Hiking

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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November 17, 2025

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Beautiful lake, many people

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Phoenix Lake in Dortmund – View of Phoenix Lake loop from Hörde

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Phoenix Lake – Phoenix Lake in Dortmund loop from Schüren

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#3.

View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenix Lake loop from Hörde

3.81km

00:59

20m

20m

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

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Elevation 160 m

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

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