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Kreis Unna

Holzwickede

View from the Haarstrang over the Ruhr Valley

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Holzwickede

View from the Haarstrang over the Ruhr Valley

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View from the Haarstrang over the Ruhr Valley

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

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1. Lanstroper Ei Water Tower – Bornekamptal Cycle Path loop from Unna

46.4km

02:53

270m

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2. View of the Ruhr – View of the Ruhr at Schwerte loop from Schwerte (Ruhr)

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01:20

130m

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3. Bornekamptal Cycle Path – Eulenturm Unna loop from Schwerte (Ruhr)

40.1km

02:32

290m

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

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Jörg

December 26, 2019

Nice view of the Ruhr valley, very good bike paths in the area

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Schwerte-Radler

January 22, 2024

The Haarstrang is a striking mountain range in North Rhine-Westphalia that stretches from west to east in the south of the city of Dortmund and the districts of Unna and Soest. It is known for its clayey soil condition, which can lead to heavy surface water runoff. This has led to severe flooding in the past, particularly in the 1960s. Nowadays, flood retention basins are used to protect low-lying areas from flooding.

The green sandstone deposits near Anröchte, known as Anröchter Stein, as well as lime mining in the areas around Erwitte and Geseke are economically important for the Haarstrang. The exposed position of the hair strand also enables efficient use of wind power.

It is also interesting that the historic Haarweg trade route once ran over the ridge of the Haarstrang, which is now partly followed by the federal highway 516.

For hikers and nature lovers, the Haarstrang offers attractive vantage points from which you can enjoy wide views over the Ruhr area and into the Sauerland. An example of this is the hiking trail between Schwerte-Ost and Lichtendorf, which leads over field paths and through forests and offers impressive views.

There are several communities in the Haarstrang region, including Schwerte, Holzwickede, Unna and Fröndenberg. Lichtendorf, a district of Dortmund that borders Schwerte, is also located near the Haarstrang. Lichtendorf is characterized by an interesting population structure and its own parish history, which includes both Protestant and Catholic elements.

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Michael Balster

October 10, 2024

Beautiful view it is always worth it

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

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View from the Haarstrang over the Ruhr Valley

1. Lanstroper Ei Water Tower – Bornekamptal Cycle Path loop from Unna

2. View of the Ruhr – View of the Ruhr at Schwerte loop from Schwerte (Ruhr)

3. Bornekamptal Cycle Path – Eulenturm Unna loop from Schwerte (Ruhr)

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