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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Culture route – BaldeneySteig side loop

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4.2

(39)

120

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Culture route – BaldeneySteig side loop

01:37

5.75km

120m

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This tour is just the thing for anyone interested in culture and history. An additional plus: with a length of 5.7 kilometers, you don't need to be in great shape. …

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Last updated: June 28, 2024

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St. Aegidius Hermitage Chapel

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The Klusen Chapel of St. Ägidius was probably built before 1300. The walls are made of Ruhr sandstone and the roof is made of slate. Two Gothic colored glass windows …

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Brandenbusch Settlement

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The Brandenbusch settlement, built in cottage style, was built in 1885 as a residential complex for the servants of the nearby Villa Hügel. Up to 600 servants and employees of …

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5.16 km

Villa Hügel

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Villa Hügel, located above Lake Baldeney, is the former home of the industrialist Krupp family. It was built between 1870 and 1873 on behalf of Alfred Krupp, embedded in a …

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3.05 km

1.92 km

390 m

390 m

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2.48 km

1.95 km

461 m

453 m

361 m

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February 21, 2024

This tour is just the thing for anyone interested in culture and history. An additional plus: with a length of 5.7 kilometers, you don't need to be in great shape. You start at the Hügel S-Bahn station. From here, you go past the Klusenkapelle St. Aegidius, built before the 13th century, through the

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October 12, 2025

Please note that the entire grounds of Villa Hügel, including the park, are only accessible upon payment of a €5 entrance fee per person, and that dogs are not permitted anywhere on the grounds, even in carrier bags, baskets, or backpacks. The only option is to follow the path outside the fence, and

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