View of Alpincenter Bottrop – Tetrahedron Bottrop loop from Bottrop

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of Alpincenter Bottrop – Tetrahedron Bottrop loop from Bottrop

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View of Alpincenter Bottrop – Tetrahedron Bottrop loop from Bottrop

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3.86km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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853 m

View of Bottrop

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View of Bottrop in the Ruhr area

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1.92 km

View of Kokerei Prosper

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"... The Prosper coking plant was put into operation in 1928. It was designed as a central coking plant to replace the many small coking plants. This central coking plant …

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2.00 km

Stairs to the Tetrahedron (Tetraeder)

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fastest way up and down to / from the tetrahedron. With beautiful weather the weather is always a bit fuller.

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2.27 km

Tetrahedron

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Freedom from vertigo is an advantage. Either up 380 steps or via serpentine

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2.34 km

View of Alpincenter Bottrop

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A highlight in the Ruhr area is the ski hall, which is also used by our Dutch neighbors

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2.48 km

The view from the highest platform is great, but not for people with a fear of heights, as the way up leads over grating steps. Apart from that, the platforms sway a little as they are attached by wire ropes.

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2.63 km

Serpentine Path to the Tetrahedron Bottrop

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Definitely easier than the stairs and even located right by the parking lot.

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3.77 km

Emscherblick Spoil Heap Event

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3.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

859 m

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

877 m

513 m

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

12°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2021,Tetraeder Bottrop

The plan was to spend the day at the Watzup testival. When we got there it was already so full that we went straight to the tetrahedron in Bottrop. Unfortunately it was still quite hazy, but the way up there was still worth it. But you also notice and see that autumn is here 🍂🍁🍄

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February 20, 2023,BOTTROP Rosenmontag auf dem Tetraeder

🅿️ directly below the heap on Beckstraße two parking spaces and shoulders on both sides

Instead of the Shrove Monday procession, we had planned an "ascent" to the heap today. Unfortunately there were no photo opportunities because of the bad weather 🌫🌫🌫. Unfortunately, the good snack with the delicious currywurst 🍽 was closed today.
Since the view from the plateau …

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January 7, 2023,Tetraeder - Bottrop Batenbrock - mit grandiosem Blick

We used our errands in the Essen area today to "climb" the tertrahedron
We had comfortable shoes with us and so we were able to enjoy the magnificent view from the Tertraeder in spring-like weather (early January).
The Tertraeder is a walk-in viewing terrace in the form of a three-sided pyramid on the Beckstrasse heap in the Batenbrock district of …

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December 25, 2024,Tetraeder Bottrop

Weather or rain... there has to be time for a walk.

We're planning a trip to the tetrahedron on the Beckstrasse slag heap in Bottrop.

The tetrahedron is a three-sided pyramid made of steel; it was built on four concrete pillars on the slag heap with an edge length of 60 m.

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August 4, 2021,Halde Beckstraße "Monte Schlacko" in Bottrop mit Tetraeder 04.08.2021

Start in the early morning at 15 ° C and half cloud ⛅. Somewhat tearing open later 🌤.
The dump on Beckstrasse (114m above sea level), also known as "Monte Schlacko" in the area, is one of the largest in the Ruhr area.
On top of it stands an almost 60 meter high tetrahedron, which can also be climbed via …

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November 13, 2025,Ab auf die Halde: Tetraeder Bottrop - #RuhrpottLiebe

They are the "peaks of the Ruhr region": the slag heaps with their art installations or accessible viewing platforms. The Tetraeder in Bottrop is certainly one of the most spectacular.

With spring-like temperatures and excellent visibility, we stroll up and take in the breathtaking views, recognizing striking landmarks such as the Oberhausen Gasometer, the Schalke stadium, and the Essen skyline.

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August 13, 2023,Hoch zum Tetraeder

Not a route hike, but diligently walked up many, many steps. If I didn't miscount, there were at least 613 steps. And on top of that I was able to overcome my fear of heights and am up to the top platform of the tetrahedron. 🤩

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September 13, 2025,Hoch-Hinaus: Tetraeder - Skydiving

A windy adventure that's addictive. While a one-minute flight is always very short, it's indescribably beautiful. At first, I wobbled back and forth quite a bit, but by the second flight, things seemed more stable. How could it be otherwise? In the end, the kids received top marks for their flight certificate.
The view from the Tetrahedron over the green …

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