カシュトロップ・ラウセルの天然記念物・トップ20

The renaturation of the Emscher, previously known as the dirtiest river in Germany, is an outstanding example of environmental restoration work. Through this initiative, the river has transformed from a former industrial wastewater pipeline to a natural body of water. This change underlines the success of sustainable environmental projects and their positive impact on local flora and fauna. It impressively demonstrates how previously polluted areas can be revitalized through targeted measures.

The horizon observatory was set up on the northern summit plateau in 2008. The modern building consists of a circular, flat area with a diameter of 88 m, a forum lowered by 1.50 m with a diameter of 35 m in the middle and two arches with a radius of approx. 45 m, which are like the great circles meridian and celestial equator stretch across the square.

The Hoheward Landscape Park, formerly known as the Emscherbruch Landscape Park, is located in the northern Ruhr area. It covers an area of around 220 hectares between the Emscher River and the A2 motorway in Herten and Recklinghausen.

The Emscher has been beautifully renatured. The paths are wide and partly passable. However, there are very few places to rest.

An experience to stand there on New Year's Eve👍 or at sunrise or sunset

Restoration of the near-natural Emscher

The Old Ride is a disused section of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. The 8 1/2 km long section extends from the Datteln canal junction to behind Olfen. A beautiful footpath and cycle path leads directly along the water.

Formerly a sewer and drain for heavy industry...now renaturalized. The drain is a few meters below, in thick concrete pipes and still runs to the Rhine 😳😉 Nevertheless, there are good paths to the Rhine