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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Brandhorster Wald

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Brandhorster Wald

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Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Brandhorster Wald

00:56

8.72km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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796 m

Dragon Bridge at Hoheward Spoil Heap

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At the entrance to the Hoheward heap, you will be greeted by a dragon: its steel head rises 18 meters and the bridge railing rests against the ribs of the …

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1.88 km

Stairway to Heaven

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Fancy a small sprint unit of the extra class? Here is your chance: The altogether 529 steps of the stairs to the heap Hohenward have it all.

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2.13 km

Balcony Promenade

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The balcony promenade is a several kilometers long path that leads around the Halde Hohenward and many great viewpoints holds.

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3.60 km

Stairs to the viewing platform on Halde Pluto

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Easy parking, from here on stairs lead up to the observatory. Also a paved path

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3.74 km

View of Zeche Ewald and headframes

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Most comfortable from the "Balcony Promenade". However, southeast of the ex-coal mine large freight forwarding halls.

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4.51 km

Wind Turbine on Halde Hoppenbruch

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Beautiful heap for running, biking or walking

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4.92 km

Balkonpromenade on Hoheward Spoil Tip

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The balcony promenade leads once around the Halde Hoheward. It is high enough to offer beautiful views in all directions without having to drive up to the bottom of the heap. Of course it's very nice from the top :-)

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5.14 km

View of Halde Hoppenbruch

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A beautiful view of the heap Hoppenbruch at sunset.

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8.72 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.59 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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5.83 km

1.33 km

526 m

497 m

464 m

< 100 m

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