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Prosper-Haniel winding tower – Totem Poles on Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Prosper-Haniel winding tower – Totem Poles on Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

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Prosper-Haniel winding tower – Totem Poles on Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

01:50

6.17km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.21 km for 13 m

After 1.47 km for 41 m

After 1.64 km for 50 m

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269 m

Prosper-Haniel winding tower

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The Prosper-Haniel coal mine in Bottrop was the last active hard coal mine in the Ruhr region after the closure of the Auguste Victoria colliery on December 18, 2015. The …

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Prosper-Haniel Coal Mine Headframe

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Incidentally, the Prosper-Haniel mine in the immediate vicinity of the heap was the last active hard coal mine in the Ruhr area. It was finally closed at an official ceremony …

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1.22 km

Bergekasten on the Halde Haniel Cross Path

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This is not art, but technical parts of the colliery that are explained at each station of the Way of the Cross.

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1.36 km

Mining Cart (Tonnenwagen)

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A ton wagon filled with hard coal, a rail-bound transport wagon for coal and other bulk goods to be transported in mining.
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1.51 km

Doorframe Support (Mining Support Structure)

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The door frame extension is one of the oldest constructions for supporting the "ceiling" underground (mining: 'hanging'). Here you can see a later specimen made of metal, earlier they were made of wood.

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1.85 km

Shearer loader at the mining cross path at Halde Haniel

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Small scraper. The coal was mined from the seam with such rollers underground.

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2.94 km

Totem Poles on Halde Haniel

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On top of the Haldenkuppe, an open amphitheater in the Greek style was created from mountain material. It offers space for 800 visitors and was opened in 1999. Great view of the area.

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5.34 km

Start of Kreuzweg

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The Way of the Cross starts here. It is 1,150 m long and has 15 stations with impressive mining elements ⚒️ Station 12 is the gauge cross, which stands at …

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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

1.28 km

606 m

540 m

129 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

2.24 km

1.41 km

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

15°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2023,Halde Haniel

The last section led over an extremely bad path

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March 19, 2022,Wanderung auf die Halde Haniel

Another dump hike today. This time it was the Halde Haniel. A very interesting heap. It was very windy and cold at the top, but the ascent (Way of the Cross) and the view with the great view was worth every meter. Attention: I recommend the small car park on Birkhahnweg, as that is where the Way of the Cross …

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February 15, 2025,Halde Haniel Runde von Königshardt

Short but interesting tour to the Haniel spoil heap.

ℹ️The Haniel spoil heap
Right on the city border between Bottrop and Oberhausen, on the edge of the Köllnische Forest, at 184.7 meters above sea level and about 118 meters above the surrounding area, is the second highest spoil heap in the Ruhr area after the Oberscholven spoil heap.

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February 12, 2022,Prosper Haniel Wandertag

Today we went to the Prosper Haniel colliery and the heap. This is between Sterkrade and Bottrop. We walked over the Stations of the Cross on the south side to the cross. Over 15 stations they show the mining equipment of the Prosper Haniel colliery. These show allegorically the Passion of Christ. The heap is easy to walk on and …

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May 14, 2025,Kurze Naturgenussrunde Halde Haniel

A quick ride today over our local mountain, the Haniel slag heap. Tomorrow we're off to the Harz Mountains. We've already warmed up for the days ahead. 😉
Love it up here, any time of year.
Pretty green in the Ruhr area, isn't it?!

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June 15, 2022,Bottrop-Fühlenbrock: Halde Haniel

"At 159 meters, the Haniel heap in Bottrop is one of the highest heaps in the Ruhr area - and the most varied. In addition to the Way of the Cross and the summit cross, the Totems installation and the Bergarena are the absolute stars.

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November 22, 2025,Halde Handel ... einmal anders 🚶‍♀️🥾😎

The spoil heap WITHOUT totems... these are currently located in front of the Prosper-Haniel mine.

I really like the spoil heap, even without the totems. It always feels muddy there, though. 🥰🥾

rag.de/kommunikation/detail/news/halde-haniel-totems-abgebaut

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July 16, 2022,Halde Haniel ⛰️⚒️

Today a little heap tour for a change ⛰️⚒️😊.
The way of the cross, which is made of materials and equipment from the mining industry, is worthwhile for the ascent and descent. Once at the top, you will be greeted by the papal cross before continuing through steppe-like vegetation. The high plateau with the mountain arena is more like a …

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Prosper-Haniel winding tower – Totem Poles on Halde Haniel loop from Köllnischer Wald - FFH

Prosper-Haniel winding tower

Prosper-Haniel Coal Mine Headframe

Bergekasten on the Halde Haniel Cross Path

Mining Cart (Tonnenwagen)

Doorframe Support (Mining Support Structure)

Shearer loader at the mining cross path at Halde Haniel

Totem Poles on Halde Haniel

Start of Kreuzweg

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