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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

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View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) – Ewald Colliery loop from Brandhorster Wald

02:02

7.61km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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2.09 km

View of the Horizon Observatory

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A wonderful expanse, you just have to pause for a moment.

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2.09 km

Ewald-Empore Viewing Platform

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Direct ascents and serpentine ramps lead to the Großhalde from almost a dozen access points. The balcony promenade runs on a level roughly in the middle of the slope, where …

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2.24 km

View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald)

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Until the late 1990s, it was one of the largest mines in Germany. Today it is a future location, a place for art and culture and the largest slag heap landscape in Europe.

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2.36 km

View of the mining headframes at Zeche Ewald

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Downright romantic, the old winding tower in the evening light

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5

4.81 km

Hoheward spoil tip and Ewald Colliery

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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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4.96 km

Ewald Colliery

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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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7

5.21 km

Schlägel & Eisen Mine

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

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8

5.33 km

Pit Horse Sculpture at Hoheward Visitor Center

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At first glance it looks totally real. Classy made and an eye-catcher

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7.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

1.90 km

558 m

539 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.52 km

1.83 km

181 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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