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ZollvereinSteig

ZollvereinSteig

JenneBo78 planned a hike

May 25, 2026

ZollvereinSteig

Hard

07:00

26.7km

3.8km/h

200m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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190 m

Ruhr Museum

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The Ruhr Museum in Essen, formerly the Ruhrland Museum, is a natural and cultural history museum that shows the history of the Ruhr region with its wide-ranging collections and departments. …

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844 m

Cooling Towers Zeche Zollverein

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The two impressive octagonal steel colossi invite you to take photos and admire them.

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1.62 km

Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant

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The former hard coal mine Zeche Zollverein is known beyond the Ruhr area for industrial culture. The mine was in operation from 1851 to 1986, and parts of it are now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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2.90 km

Kunstschacht B43 and PACT Zollverein

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The artist Thomas Rother developed his work in the former machine house on shafts 1/2/8. The PACT Zollverein choreographic center is located in the former laundry room right next door. …

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5.95 km

Kaiser-Wilhelm Park

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The park was created for the 100th birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I to create a green oasis nearby for the hard-working miners. Today, music fans are particularly drawn to the …

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6.99 km

Zeche Carl

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In the Zeche Carl there is a good program of comedy, 70s/80s parties, flea markets, workshops, etc. Afterwards there is the Malakow restaurant with beer garden.

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7.60 km

Memorial to the Victims of the Kapp Putsch at Nordfriedhof Altenessen

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The 22-hectare cemetery contains a burial ground of 45 miners who died in a firedamp explosion at the Fritz colliery in 1942. There is an impressive monument in front of it.

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11.8 km

Bramme on the Schurenbach slag heap

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At 50 meters, the highest slag heap in the city offers an impressive 360-degree view. Mountain bikers will find the best training conditions here on their own track. Treat each …

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14.2 km

Halde Eickwinkel Viewpoint

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At around 21 meters, it is lower than the neighboring Schurenbachhalde, but the Eickwinkel spoil heap also rewards with a fascinating panoramic view.

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18.7 km

Halde Zollverein 4/11

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As the name suggests, this 37 hectare dump was created by dumping the tailings from the Zollverein colliery.

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24.8 km

View of Essen North from Friedhof Am Hallo

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From the spacious cemetery, located on a natural elevation, visitors get a beautiful panoramic view of the north of Essen. It is part of the “Essener Outlook” project.

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26.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

4.81 km

3.39 km

2.78 km

282 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.32 km

2.80 km

1.19 km

733 m

191 m

Route Details

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ZollvereinSteig

Ruhr Museum

Cooling Towers Zeche Zollverein

Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant

Kunstschacht B43 and PACT Zollverein

Kaiser-Wilhelm Park

Zeche Carl

Memorial to the Victims of the Kapp Putsch at Nordfriedhof Altenessen

Bramme on the Schurenbach slag heap

Halde Eickwinkel Viewpoint

Halde Zollverein 4/11

View of Essen North from Friedhof Am Hallo

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