Totem Poles on Halde Haniel – Stations of the Cross at Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

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Totem Poles on Halde Haniel – Stations of the Cross at Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

Hard

4.3

(12)

126

runners

Totem Poles on Halde Haniel – Stations of the Cross at Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

01:01

7.97km

170m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.25 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Pedestrian Bridge to Halde Haniel

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Ideal shortcut between forest and heap

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4.49 km

Sunset View from Halde Haniel

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The Halde Haniel offers you a great view over the Ruhrpott during the day or in the evening hours. A clear "must" for every heap lover.

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4.51 km

On top of the Haldenkuppe, an open amphitheater in the Greek style was created from mountain material. It offers space for 800 visitors and was opened in 1999. Great view of the area.

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5.99 km

Stations of the Cross at Halde Haniel

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Outdoor services offer a whole new perspective here

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6.00 km

Halde Haniel Cross (Station 12 – Papal Cross)

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The summit cross or papal cross. It is the XII Station of the Way of the Cross. The large wooden cross with an altar at a height of approx. 126 …

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6.67 km

Sliding arch at Station 3 – First case

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At the 3rd station you will see a sliding arch. It was used by the miners to expand the route. Thanks to its semicircular shape, it offers a high level …

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6.75 km

Bergekasten (Mining Support Crib) – Station 2

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Station 2 shows a recovery box. This is a support box made of stacked sleepers. The interior was filled with stones (mountains).

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7.71 km

Amphitheater on Halde Haniel

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Great heap 💪 I like to walk up and enjoy the view of the Ruhrpott ⚒️ It's good altitude training 🏃🏻‍♂️

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7.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

728 m

506 m

387 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.09 km

807 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

January 18, 2022,Höhenmeter Halde Haniel

Today we had altitude training again. I walked up the steep way of the cross up to the top. At the top there was a 1km nice sightseeing round before it went back down the heap. I then walked over the iron bridge and back to the parking lot at the mine 🅿️.

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