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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Balcony Promenade – Stairway to Heaven loop from NSG Hertener Emscherbruch

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Balcony Promenade – Stairway to Heaven loop from NSG Hertener Emscherbruch

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Balcony Promenade – Stairway to Heaven loop from NSG Hertener Emscherbruch

00:38

5.97km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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164 m

View of the Ewald Colliery Headframe

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The winding tower is the landmark of the former coal mine Ewald

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1.15 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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1.99 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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4.43 km

View of Halde Hoppenbruch

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A beautiful view of the heap Hoppenbruch at sunset.

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4.65 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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5.06 km

Wind Turbine on Halde Hoppenbruch

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Beautiful heap for running, biking or walking

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5.80 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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5.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

736 m

106 m

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Wednesday 10 June

17°C

10°C

80 %

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