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Norddeutschland Slag Heap – Idyllic Donkey Pastures loop from Halde Norddeutschland

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Neukirchen-Vluyn

Norddeutschland Slag Heap – Idyllic Donkey Pastures loop from Halde Norddeutschland

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Norddeutschland Slag Heap – Idyllic Donkey Pastures loop from Halde Norddeutschland

03:19

12.5km

110m

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: June 18, 2026

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Rayener Berg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

Parking lot at the base of the Himmelstreppe (Halde Norddeutschland)

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This free parking lot is located directly at the foot of the Himmelstreppe. Simply enter "Zur Himmelstreppe" in the navigation system 🅿️

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1.85 km

Himmelstreppe (Stairway to Heaven), Halde Norddeutschland

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This stairway to heaven is the shortest way to a magnificent view of the nearby Ruhr area. You can also go up by bike .......

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2.36 km

Norddeutschland Slag Heap

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This dump in the west of the Ruhrpott can only be recommended and you have to visit it at least once. Top view in clear weather and the ascent is ok

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2.56 km

Hallenhaus at Halde Norddeutschland

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"One of the landmarks of the Halde Norddeutschland is the" Hallenhaus "built in 2006. This work of art by the planner group OBSERVATORIUM (Rotterdam), a steel framework in the form …

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3.49 km

Former Shaft 3, Niederberg Mine

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Past, visible in modern times.

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8.08 km

Rayener Windmill

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In the middle of the district of Rayen in the north of Neukirchen-Vluyn is the Rayener Berg with a height of 63 meters above sea level. The mountain is mainly …

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11.9 km

Idyllic Donkey Pastures

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the area is a dream with all its beautiful homesteads

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

3.61 km

1.57 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

1.68 km

1.00 km

756 m

439 m

433 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2024,Neukirchen Vluyn - Runde Halde Norddeutschland Himmelstreppe und Hallenhaus und Runde über Rayener Berg (20240623)

I have decided to share information about places to sit and places to eat from today. Today I realized again how important/nice this knowledge can be. 😉

In a nutshell for this tour:

There are no places to stop for refreshments/food without deviating significantly from the route.

No places to sit in the form of benches were seen.

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March 28, 2023,Himmelstreppe – Haus auf der Halde Runde von Neukirchen

I'm in the Havelstraße and then immediately right through the settlement. Then into Averdunkweg/Sackkasse - straight ahead along the footpath and cycle path. The Averdungsweg continues to the left past the Averdungshof - along the elevated road the path runs right next to the road. At the Halde Norddeutsch sign on the right-hand side, it goes to the Himmelstreppe. There …

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Norddeutschland Slag Heap – Idyllic Donkey Pastures loop from Halde Norddeutschland

Parking lot at the base of the Himmelstreppe (Halde Norddeutschland)

Himmelstreppe (Stairway to Heaven), Halde Norddeutschland

Norddeutschland Slag Heap

Hallenhaus at Halde Norddeutschland

Pond

Former Shaft 3, Niederberg Mine

Rayener Windmill

Idyllic Donkey Pastures

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