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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Allee des Wandels – View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen loop from Herten (Westf)-Westerholt

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Allee des Wandels – View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen loop from Herten (Westf)-Westerholt

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3.7

(56)

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Allee des Wandels – View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen loop from Herten (Westf)-Westerholt

01:02

17.3km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 111 m for 9 m

After 17.2 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.89 km

Viewing Platform Schlägel & Eisen

Highlight • Viewpoint

A well-developed bike path with some beautiful viewpoints. I myself was surprised how nice cycling in the "Pott" can be. I started from Westerholt and literally drifted to the "Hoheward" heap. In my opinion a "must"!

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3.18 km

Snack Bar at the Shaft

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On the site of the former colliery hammer and iron (shaft 3, 4, 7) is the "snack at the shaft". Located directly on the railway path "Allee des Wandels", it …

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3.46 km

Schlägel and Eisen Colliery – Schwarzkaue

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Great location with great events 👍🏻

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5.77 km

Allee des Wandels (Herten-Disteln Section)

Highlight • Cycleway

The Allee des Wandels is a wonderfully developed, former railway line. It connects the Hoheward dump and the Ewald colliery with the Westerholt district in a relaxed manner away from the traffic. Some sections belong to the RevierRoute "Haldenglück".

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6.41 km

View of Hoheward Spoil Tip

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's just a piece of Ruhrpott. As a former miner you have a special view on the legacies of mining. I like to visit these places, because you should stand by where you come from. Good luck for

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6.57 km

Allee des Wandels

Highlight • Cycleway

The avenue of change connects the cities of Herten, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. Where coal and coke used to be transported for almost 100 years is now the pedestrian and cycle …

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8.74 km

Old Blumenthal Railway Bridge

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The junction is located just before the old bridge of the Blumenthal route in the direction of Ewald. From the Stuckenbuschstrasse bridge you can get a nice view of the …

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14.2 km

View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen

Highlight • Monument

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

1.97 km

459 m

371 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

310 m

113 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

24°C

14 %

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Allee des Wandels – View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen loop from Herten (Westf)-Westerholt

Viewing Platform Schlägel & Eisen

Snack Bar at the Shaft

Schlägel and Eisen Colliery – Schwarzkaue

Allee des Wandels (Herten-Disteln Section)

View of Hoheward Spoil Tip

Allee des Wandels

Old Blumenthal Railway Bridge

View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen

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