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Nordstern Colliery – Rheinelbe Forest Station loop from Schloß Horst

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Nordstern Colliery – Rheinelbe Forest Station loop from Schloß Horst

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Nordstern Colliery – Rheinelbe Forest Station loop from Schloß Horst

03:47

35.9km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 33.8 km for 132 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Nordstern Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

During non-Corona times you can have a drink and eat there. The elevator can be used to go up to the winding tower. At least once a year for the extra shift.

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2.20 km

Nordsternpark Double-Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was completely renovated last year and now shines like it did in the old days
times.

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8.07 km

Zollverein Coal Mine Night Illumination

Highlight • Monument

Running on the World Heritage on specially created trails, absolutely top. In the dark with LED lighting on the floor.

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14.1 km

Windwaage Sculpture (Rheinelbe Slag Heap)

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture wind scale by Herman Prigann is in the sculpture park of the Halde Rheinelbe, the former Rheinelbe colliery.

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14.3 km

Himmelstreppe and View Over the Ruhr Area

Highlight • Monument

The heap can be run up nicely.

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14.6 km

Rheinelbe Forest Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Leads to a beautiful hiking trail in the direction of Gelsenkirchen

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18.0 km

Erzbahn Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The many bridges on the Erzbahntrasse allow a great view of the surrounding landscape.

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27.2 km

Shaft 10 of the Zollverein Coal Mine

Highlight • Monument

You can go up to the winding tower. Just ask at the grill / beverage stand in the beer garden. If you have children with you: there is also a …

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35.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

2.74 km

1.04 km

625 m

144 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

4.69 km

2.76 km

872 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

38°C

22°C

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Nordstern Colliery – Rheinelbe Forest Station loop from Schloß Horst

Nordstern Colliery

Nordsternpark Double-Arch Bridge

Zollverein Coal Mine Night Illumination

Windwaage Sculpture (Rheinelbe Slag Heap)

Himmelstreppe and View Over the Ruhr Area

Rheinelbe Forest Station

Erzbahn Bridge

Shaft 10 of the Zollverein Coal Mine

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