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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

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Ewald Mine headframes – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Ewald Mine headframes – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

Easy

5.0

(8)

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Ewald Mine headframes – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

01:15

4.91km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Ewald Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

1.33 km

The Wander Beer Garden at Zeche Ewald

Highlight • Pub

Seating with a beach feeling and a view of the Ewald mine, free toilets, a variety of beers and soft drinks, background music and bratwurst/currywurst.

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1.48 km

Ewald Mine headframes

Highlight • Monument

Large area, with dumps containing highlights and colliery grounds with interesting buildings and locations.

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1.68 km

Halde Hoheward Staircase

Highlight • Structure

Well-designed staircase from the Ewald colliery to the Hoheward slag heap with several viewing points.

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1.73 km

Hoheward spoil tip and Ewald Colliery

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, I didn't count the steps, but there were quite a few to get from the Ewald Colliery to the slag heap plateau. There must be at least 300 steps, …

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2.86 km

Water Lilies on the Blaues Band Waterway

Highlight • River

3.26 km

Ewald Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of the former Ewald colliery has been extensively repaired in recent years. A large commercial area has arisen next to it, but the old industrial architecture clearly stands …

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3.41 km

Schlägel & Eisen Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

With a bit of luck you can see a beautiful owl that has been living here for a few years.

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4.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

928 m

579 m

118 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

907 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

25°C

14°C

16 %

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Ewald Mine headframes – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

Ewald Mine

The Wander Beer Garden at Zeche Ewald

Ewald Mine headframes

Halde Hoheward Staircase

Hoheward spoil tip and Ewald Colliery

Water Lilies on the Blaues Band Waterway

Ewald Colliery

Schlägel & Eisen Mine

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