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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
April 6, 2026
Gemütliche Runde durch Obercastrop und Schwerin 6.0 (Langversion)
Ostermontagsspaziergang bei herrlichem Frühlingswetter auf unserer Hausrunde, diesmal mit der Verlängerung über Hotel Selle. Im KGV eine Osteridylle wie du sie dir malst. Die Wege leicht matschig, aber begehbar.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
March 22, 2026
Blüten, Brumseln, Sonnenschein - ein Frühlingsspaziergang von Obercastrop zum KGV Castrop-Merklinde
Unterwegs in der Grünzone zwischen Obercastrop und Gerthe. Der KGV ist eigentlich immer einen Besuch wert. Herrliches Wetter, und die Natur explodiert.
Der Weg durch die Siedlung zu Beginn ist eine Alternative zur Überquerung des Friedhofes und des sog "Kirchfeldes". Dies macht z.B. nach Regenfällen Sinn, weil der Trampelpfad am…
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
August 9, 2025
Die Castroper Bokenkreuze - auf den Spuren von Pest und Covid
Diese Wanderung verbindet die vier in Rauxel, Frohlinde, Obercastrop und Börnig gelegenen Pestkreuze, oft auch als Bokenkreuze bezeichnet. Diese wurden alle im Jahr 1637 von den jeweils Überlebenden der Pestepidemie des Vorjahres errichtet. Die Wanderung endet unweit des Börniger Kreuzes am Gedenkstein für die Opfer der Covid-Pandemie und verbindet somit…
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August 10, 2025
Perfect late summer weather! If this tour hadn't been designed as a themed hike, the title should really be "Summer, Sun, Harvest Time." Straw bales and ripe fruit everywhere.
The detour to the riding facility on Bochumer Straße was legal and absolutely necessary at the time, as a horse show was taking
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
July 26, 2025
Zwischen Hammerkopf und Mühlenteich - unterwegs in Schwerin und Frohlinde
Rundwanderung im Osten Castrops
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July 26, 2025
For long stretches, this hike passes the golf courses of the Frohlinde golf course. It's more appealing than I imagined. All the holes are lined with trees and shrubs, creating natural green corridors, some of which are home to paths. It's actually very well done.
There are only a few parking spaces at
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
July 17, 2025
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July 18, 2025
Everything is green, blooming, and ripening. A wonderful time of year, no matter how many times we've walked this path.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
July 12, 2025
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July 12, 2025
Under wildly cloudy skies and mild temperatures, I take an evening stroll from the Catholic cemetery toward Merklinde, returning through Wagenbruch. The idyll begins barely three blocks from my front door.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
June 15, 2025
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Rainer Kr☮ne and Detlef ❤️🇸🇪 like this.
June 17, 2025
Sunday morning airing out the house in moderate temperatures, albeit with high humidity. Our house tour in minimal form.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
June 14, 2025
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Captain 👮♂️, Rainer Kr☮ne and Detlef ❤️🇸🇪 like this.
June 17, 2025
After a longer break on a colleague's terrace, we were able to complete the rest of our planned hike despite the very high temperatures.
The Oerlinghausen gliding airfield is one of the largest in Europe. The "Runway One" restaurant has a large terrace with a great view of the flight operations.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
June 14, 2025
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Elli Pirelli, Captain 👮♂️ and Detlef ❤️🇸🇪 like this.
June 17, 2025
This tour had been planned for a long time. The high temperatures then led to a short-notice change of route and a break after 9 km. Hence, two parts; I'll post the second one separately.
The Schopketal is a narrow forest valley; there are benches about every 200 meters. On that day, they were mostly
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
June 8, 2025
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June 8, 2025
A fresh-air walk in the far southeast of Castrop. Despite the previous rains, the paths were easily passable.
The most important new discoveries for me were the Merklinde Cemetery and the path from the bridge at the golf course to the Schwerin landmark. The latter offers beautiful views and is lined with
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
I have to return from Dortmund to Castrop five days a week after work anyway. Why not combine business with pleasure?
This tour has been optimized to include as many forests, green spaces, and local attractions as possible along the way.
Arriving by car: There are parking spaces at both endpoints. The
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
A rather spontaneous hike in glorious weather; I was in the area anyway with family.
The Herten Coal Mine Park, consisting of the Hoppenbruch and Hoheward spoil heaps, is the Ruhr region as you imagine it: you see old industry, new industry, and a landscape transformed by this industry. You literally
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
March 22, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Always beautiful. Fantastic weather, and daffodils are blooming in the KGV.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
March 9, 2025
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Volker Rump 🌲〽️, Rainer Kr☮ne and exilwuppertaler🐕🦺🥾🚲 like this.
March 9, 2025
Sunday round in bright sunshine. A new discovery for us was the path behind the settlement "Am Scheitenberg" (last part of the tour), which offers a beautiful view of the Emscher valley.
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Ralf Klonowski went for a hike
February 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025
We had to get out. This time we extended our usual "cat walk" by a loop towards the race track and returned past the Hotel Selle.
There are lots of snowdrops in the KGV and the birds are chirping - there is a hint of spring in the air.
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April 6, 2026
I would like to sing a song of praise for the Federal Allotment Garden Law. Not only is the quality of life for tenants significantly increased compared to a pure existence in a flats, but through the mandatory declaration as public green space, we all benefit from it, and some areas have real atmosphere
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