View of the Sundial – Sundial at Halde Schwerin loop from Schwerin

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Castrop-Rauxel

View of the Sundial – Sundial at Halde Schwerin loop from Schwerin

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View of the Sundial – Sundial at Halde Schwerin loop from Schwerin

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3.94km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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385 m

Sundial at Halde Schwerin

Highlight • Monument

The spoil heap of the former Graf Schwerin colliery is today the highest point in the city of Castrop-Rauxel – and one of the region's best-known landmarks. Which is not least thanks to the walkable sundial on the summit.

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1.20 km

Water Temple at the foot of the Schwerin spoil heap

Highlight • Monument

Surprise along the way. Reminds me a little of the Bodelschwingh mausoleum nearby, which is modeled after a Greek temple.

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1.27 km

Forest Trail Near Halde Schwerin

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Also a great corner of the forest.
Here you can hike very comfortably.
Beautiful forest floor.

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1.81 km

Wooden Bridge Over Deininghauser Bach

Highlight • Bridge

At this point you can cross the bridge Deininghauser over a bridge.

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2.62 km

Wind Turbines in the Ruhr Region

Highlight • Structure

Nice Feierabendrunde with opposites

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3.17 km

Bench with a view of wind turbines on the spoil heap

Highlight • Viewpoint

That was once. At least now, at the end of September, there's no view at all and a very ordinary wooden bench – serves its purpose, just nothing special!

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