Halde Hoheward – Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward loop from Recklinghausen Hauptbahnhof
Halde Hoheward – Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward loop from Recklinghausen Hauptbahnhof
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Halde Hoheward – Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward loop from Recklinghausen Hauptbahnhof
02:19
29.8km
490m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 18.3 km for 78 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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5.82 km
Allee des Wandels Cycle and Walking Path
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9.53 km
Halde Hoheward
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13.7 km
Horizon Observatory on Hoheward
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But a trip here is not only worthwhile for this 6.5-kilometer cross-country route. The heap rises more than 100 meters above the surrounding area and the paths up are correspondingly steep. From above you have a fantastic view over the Ruhr area and the southern Münsterland. There is a large sundial and the Hoheward Observatory on the plateau of the heap, which, however, has not been open to the public since shortly after it opened due to construction defects. Enduro riders are out and about on the neighboring Hoppenbruch heap.
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14.1 km
Obelisk and Sundial on Hoheward Slag Heap
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The sundial, which is around 3,000 square meters in size, is located on the south plateau (140 meters). A stainless steel obelisk with a height of 8.65 meters and a weight of 1.5 tons acts as a pointer. Its shadow lines make it possible to read the date and time on the circular plane with a diameter of 62 meters. 🧭
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15.2 km
Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward
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16.7 km
Balcony Promenade Halde Hoheward
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17.7 km
XC Downhill Trail – Halde Hoheward (South Side)
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20.6 km
View of the Horizon Observatory at Hoheward
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Halde Hoheward and the smaller Halde Hoppenbruch form the largest slag heap landscape in the Ruhr area, many great bike / hiking trails, circular courses, viewing platforms, trails, a trip is worthwhile, whether on foot or by bike.
Great view of the Ruhr area at an altitude of 152m.
The horizon observatory and the sundial are really beautiful buildings.
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29.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.9 km
6.33 km
3.64 km
3.46 km
555 m
Surfaces
14.9 km
8.00 km
3.20 km
2.08 km
1.68 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (140 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Sunday 19 July
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12°C
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Unfortunately, Komoot smeared me. The actual tour was almost 60 km with around 700 meters in altitude.
There is good news on the subject of Hoppen ruch. We talked to club members there yesterday and you can be happy...
In a maximum of 2 weeks all routes will be released with tons …
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Some of the trails are still quite muddy and should be driven with caution.
Too bad that the trails on Hoppenbruch are closed.
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