Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Herten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Herten

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Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Herten

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9.31km

120m

Running

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Stairs to the viewing platform on Halde Pluto

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Easy parking, from here on stairs lead up to the observatory. Also a paved path

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2.66 km

View of Zeche Ewald and headframes

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Most comfortable from the "Balcony Promenade". However, southeast of the ex-coal mine large freight forwarding halls.

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3.42 km

Wind Turbine on Halde Hoppenbruch

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Beautiful heap for running, biking or walking

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3.83 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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4.05 km

View of Halde Hoppenbruch

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A beautiful view of the heap Hoppenbruch at sunset.

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6.44 km

Stairway to Heaven

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Fancy a small sprint unit of the extra class? Here is your chance: The altogether 529 steps of the stairs to the heap Hohenward have it all.

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7.04 km

Balcony Promenade

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The balcony promenade is a several kilometers long path that leads around the Halde Hohenward and many great viewpoints holds.

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9.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

1.77 km

805 m

778 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

2.68 km

1.31 km

332 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Stairway to Heaven – Balcony Promenade loop from Herten

Stairs to the viewing platform on Halde Pluto

View of Zeche Ewald and headframes

Wind Turbine on Halde Hoppenbruch

Viewing Platform 10, Hoheward Spoil Tip

View of Halde Hoppenbruch

Stairway to Heaven

Balcony Promenade

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