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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Schlägel & Eisen Colliery – Halde Hoheward loop from Herne

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Schlägel & Eisen Colliery – Halde Hoheward loop from Herne

Intermediate

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Schlägel & Eisen Colliery – Halde Hoheward loop from Herne

02:09

35.2km

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

66 m in total

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Train Station

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9.43 km

Allee des Wandels Cycle and Walking Path

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Mining tram line in Herten. Cycling on former railway lines between Westerholt and the landscape park Hoheward.

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16.2 km

Zeche Schlägel & Eisen

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In addition to the Ewald colliery, the "Hammer & Iron" colliery is one of two mines in Herten / Westphalia that have since been shut down, in which hard coal was mined and processed. Source: Wikipedia

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26.5 km

Halde Hoheward

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Top trail. Easy downhill with small jumps

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27.0 km

XC Downhill Trail – Halde Hoheward (South Side)

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Nice descent with a few jumps. Perfect for beginners to practice.

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27.3 km

Horizon Observatory, Halde Hoheward

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There is an official network of mountain bike trails on the Hoheward dump in Herten. Information and the route can be found at: landschaftspark-hoheward.de/hoheward/aktiv/mountainbike.html.

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27.6 km

Horizon Observatory on Hoheward

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The actually artistically valuable horizon observatory had to be closed and fenced in shortly after its opening due to damage. A legal battle has been going on for more than …

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29.0 km

Drachenbrücke (Dragon Bridge) to Halde Hoheward

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Very beautiful dragon bridge.

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35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

4.07 km

2.45 km

1.03 km

882 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

7.22 km

3.26 km

1.24 km

406 m

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