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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Ewald Colliery – Ewald Mine headframes loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Ewald Colliery – Ewald Mine headframes loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

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Ewald Colliery – Ewald Mine headframes loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

00:26

6.18km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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169 m

Ewald Colliery

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The site of the former Ewald colliery has been extensively repaired in recent years. A large commercial area has arisen next to it, but the old industrial architecture clearly stands …

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Great view of all three winding towers of the Ewald mine:
- Winding tower of shaft 7 (double trestle)
- Winding tower of shaft 1 (Malokow tower)
- Winding tower of shaft 2 (two-storey single-strut box profile)

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1.62 km

View from the balconies of Hoheward spoil tip

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From a total of 12 "balconies" you have a total of 360 ° panoramic view of the Ruhr area.

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3.08 km

View of Zeche Recklinghausen II and Dragon Sculpture from Halde Hoheward

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In clear weather very good view of the Ruhr area. Super way over the dragon bridge. The circuit on the middle of the heap, with its viewing platforms is great,

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4.27 km

Panorama Bridge Halde Hoheward

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Sky Bridge also called "Panorama Bridge".
Brilliant idea to build a bridge that also serves as a platform for a great panoramic view.

In the background the STEAG thermal power plant.

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4.31 km

View of Ewald colliery

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Very high spoil heap with a wide view over the Ruhr area, observatory, sundial (obelisk).

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4.82 km

Viewing Platform 10, Hoheward Spoil Tip

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Former coal mine in the Hertener south. Definitely suitable for a bike ride. Between the old buildings lead various ways on which times can discover a lot. Highly recommended is the Ewald Cafe, there are very delicious cakes.

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6.18 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

604 m

550 m

365 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

950 m

533 m

342 m

< 100 m

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Ewald Colliery – Ewald Mine headframes loop from Hertener Emscherbruch

Ewald Colliery

Ewald Mine headframes

View from the balconies of Hoheward spoil tip

View of Zeche Recklinghausen II and Dragon Sculpture from Halde Hoheward

Panorama Bridge Halde Hoheward

View of Ewald colliery

Viewing Platform 10, Hoheward Spoil Tip

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