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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Miners’ Prayer House, Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Miners’ Prayer House, Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

Moderate

5.0

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Miners’ Prayer House, Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

02:01

7.31km

130m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Hardenstein

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582 m

Stadtforst Muttental

Forest

968 m

Winch system in the Muttental

Highlight • Monument

This replica of the reel system shows an early form of conveyor technology. It was used when the shaft was not too deep (up to approx. 25 meters). Reel servants …

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1.28 km

Miners’ Prayer House, Witten

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The prayer house in the lower Muttental is the last of its kind in the Ruhr area. In the early Ruhr mining they were widespread and fulfilled several functions: as …

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1.41 km

Adit of the Turteltaube Mine

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The gallery mouth of the Turteltaube colliery is located about 120 meters northwest of today's prayer house. The original gallery portal is now decayed, so that only one pipe can …

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2.16 km

View over the fields of Muttental

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If you walk up the meadow from the trail on Steinhausen, there is a tree trunk there. The offers space for about 4-5 people. Perfect to rest and enjoy the view :)

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2.23 km

Steinhausen Castle with sculpture garden

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Very nice facility. Unfortunately, you can no longer enjoy the sun with delicacies in the idyllic castle courtyard, the restaurant is only for private parties! The old prayer house is worth a visit!

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4.20 km

Water Extraction Facility on the Ruhr

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The Ruhr and part of the RuhrtalRadweg accompany the hike right from the start.

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5.25 km

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Here you cycle through the idyllic Muttental - the cradle of Ruhrpott mining. Hardenstein Castle was there even earlier than the tunnels, but today you can only marvel at the …

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6.99 km

Moses Göpel Shaft

Highlight • Monument

In addition to a wonderful time travel through the history of coal mining, you can enjoy the beautiful nature and make a detour to an old castle ruins with fantastic …

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7.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

1.90 km

804 m

447 m

208 m

129 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.61 km

1.18 km

423 m

399 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

25°C

16°C

22 %

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Miners’ Prayer House, Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

Winch system in the Muttental

Miners’ Prayer House, Witten

Adit of the Turteltaube Mine

View over the fields of Muttental

Steinhausen Castle with sculpture garden

Water Extraction Facility on the Ruhr

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

Moses Göpel Shaft

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