Halde Hoheward & Horizon Observatory
Halde Hoheward
The largest slag heap landscape park in the Ruhr. Two giant steel arches on the summit form the Horizon Observatory, a great spot to watch the sunset.
Located between Herten and Recklinghausen, this is one of the largest slag heaps in the Ruhr. The Horizon Observatory on the summit consists of two steel arches, each about 45 metres high. They are used to track the directions of sunrise and sunset and the movement of celestial bodies. The slope also features a sundial obelisk and the Dragon Path trail. From the summit, the views stretch across the entire northern Ruhr. Admission is free. The walk uphill from the car park takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen
- Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
- German Mining Museum
- Starlight Express Bochum
- Veltins-Arena
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
- Ruhr Museum