Phoenix Square – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Phoenix Square – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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Phoenix Square – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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7.84km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

Phoenix Square

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Nice area with many old buildings from the Ruhrpott's heyday with coal and steel. They are now impressive industrial monuments.

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1.69 km

Phoenix West Industrial Heritage Site

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The last remnants of industrial culture can still be seen on the former site of the Hoeschwerk.

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2.02 km

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

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And again, a place in the Ruhr area that you just have to see. The small detour is worthwhile.

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4.58 km

Phoenix Park 🏭🌳

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phoenixdortmund.de/de/fakten/phoenixpark.html

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5.02 km

Phoenix West Industrial Site

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Interesting to see the dimensions of the old Phoenix West industrial plant!

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5.70 km

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

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The Phoenix-West blast furnace plant, founded in the 19th century, is a testament to Dortmund's industrial past and is located in the Hörde district. It symbolizes the steel production that …

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6.98 km

Totem with Magpie Sculpture

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Shortly after the Bird Woman comes the artwork Totem with Magpie. The "Ghosts of the Emscher Valley" consisted of the two works "Bird Woman" and "Totem with Magpie", which were …

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7.16 km

Lebenslust Sculpture

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In the morning, you have the sun at your back and the sculpture looks better in photos. But the picture has its own charm even against the sun.

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7.84 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

600 m

587 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

1.84 km

1.62 km

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 27, 2023,Dortmund-Phönix West Runde

After driving from Hamburg to the Ruhr area (traffic jams on the A1 included), I had to go out and stretch my legs. First waited out the heavy rain, had a coffee, then put on the trekking shoes and off we went. It was a lap over Phönix West with some new paths. 👍🏻

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