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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Ewald Colliery – View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Ewald Colliery – View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

Easy

4.3

(3)

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Ewald Colliery – View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

01:08

4.23km

50m

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: May 14, 2026

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Bus stop

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110 m

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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234 m

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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387 m

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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539 m

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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2.40 km

Balkonpromenade Viewing Platform, Hoheward Spoil Tip

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The drive from balcony to balcony alone is great.

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3.66 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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3.72 km

Halde Hoheward Staircase

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Well-designed staircase from the Ewald colliery to the Hoheward slag heap with several viewing points.

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4.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.40 km

1.27 km

1.17 km

194 m

140 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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14°C

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Ewald Colliery – View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald) loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

Pit Horse Sculpture at Hoheward Visitor Center

Schlägel & Eisen Mine

Ewald Colliery

Hoheward spoil tip and Ewald Colliery

Balkonpromenade Viewing Platform, Hoheward Spoil Tip

View of Ewald Colliery (Zeche Ewald)

Halde Hoheward Staircase

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