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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Jahrhunderthalle Bochum loop from Bochum West

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Jahrhunderthalle Bochum loop from Bochum West

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Erzbahn Swing – Jahrhunderthalle Bochum loop from Bochum West

01:33

6.02km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Erzbahn Swing

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A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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1.93 km

Water Tower and Industrial Landscape in Westpark

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Wat I know wat dat is (I could have looked stupid at the sign 🤪)

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3.36 km

Westpark, Bochum

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The Westpark in Bochum is a worth seeing destination. The entire park is illuminated, especially in the dark.

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3.93 km

Dampfgebläsehaus and Turbinenhalle, Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

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"The former blower hall of the Bochum Association for Cast Steel Manufacturing is now a backdrop for culture and concerts on a small scale. Since 2019, the steam blower …

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3.99 km

Cooling Towers at Jahrhunderthalle

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The former cooling towers and cooling basins were connected to the hot process water of the adjacent producing steelworks and are used for the environmentally friendly heating of the Centennial Hall. At night, the water-related buildings are atmospherically illuminated.

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4.42 km

Water tower at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

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"The water tower in the West Park at the Centennial Hall can be recognized as a landmark from afar.
The water tower was built in 1938."
ruhrpottpedia.de/wasserturm-centuryhalle-bochum

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4.45 km

Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

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The Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum is an industrial monument and cultural highlight in one. It is an anchor point on the Route of Industrial Heritage and venue for events such as …

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4.74 km

Jahrhunderthalle - Westpark Bochum

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There is often something going on here in summer.

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6.02 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.16 km

1.09 km

369 m

255 m

130 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

2.21 km

1.22 km

190 m

< 100 m

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