Barbachweg Trail – Goldschmieding House loop from Castrop-Rauxel

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Castrop-Rauxel

Barbachweg Trail – Goldschmieding House loop from Castrop-Rauxel

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Barbachweg Trail – Goldschmieding House loop from Castrop-Rauxel

02:26

8.98km

120m

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: August 18, 2026

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Bodelschwingher Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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586 m

Former mine - Erin Shaft 3

Highlight • Monument

The Hammerkopf tower in Castrop-Rauxel is a weighty witness to the past of mining. Built over shaft 3 of the Erin colliery in 1920, it is the oldest of its …

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3.58 km

von Bodelschwingh Family Mausoleum

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The family burial site of the von Bodelschwingh family was established around 1802 in the Bodelschwingher Wald.

"Above the tomb stands an octagonal monopteros in the classicist style. Fluted Tuscan …

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4.43 km

Bodelschwingher Wald

Nature Reserve

4.76 km

Hollow Way at Schlossgraben, Bodelschwingher Forest

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Nice little round first through the fields, then through a forest. Very close way with many blackberries and brenessels. Many fallen trees but you come across great. Later then again a fortified way

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5.69 km

Barbachweg Trail

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A very nice hiking trail in Castrop-Rauxel.

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5.89 km

Barbach Gorge Log Bridge Crossing

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Connection of the two paths along the Barbach Gorge, with a wobbly tree trunk bridge :) over the stream. The path down and back up into the gorge is steep …

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6.91 km

Sundial at Halde Schwerin

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The spoil heap of the former Graf Schwerin colliery is today the highest point in the city of Castrop-Rauxel – and one of the region's best-known landmarks. Which is not least thanks to the walkable sundial on the summit.

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7.03 km

Landmark: Schwerin spoil tip

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Short description on information board near the parking lot of the Schwerin slag heap

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8.95 km

Goldschmieding House

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Haus Goldschmiedling is a former moated castle from the 13th century. Towards the end of the 16th century, it was completely redesigned by its owners and today presents itself – …

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.45 km

1.44 km

161 m

116 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.90 km

1.86 km

1.43 km

874 m

517 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

September 26, 2024,Castrop-Rauxel - Die typischste Tour (Roland Klemann)

Goldschmieding House

The noble Goldschmieding House in the Castrop court was renovated at the end of the 16th century under Johann von Schell zur Rechen and Anna
Margaretha von Overlacker. Only one half of the manor house with a round corner tower has survived since the 17th century. The most important piece of equipment is a magnificent Renaissance fireplace.

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December 17, 2024,1161W Schlosspark Goldschmieding- Zeche Erin 3- NSG Bodelschwingher Wald- Barbachweg- Halde Schwerin⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍰☕️🌧️

Start: large car park Heinrichstr. 2 Castrop Rauxel
Alternative start: car park Schlosstr. 97 Dtmd or you can extend the tour to Tante Amanda

I was pleasantly surprised by the varied tour. It is based on a hike from the hiking guide "Ruhrgebiet Wandern Kultur und Genuss."

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March 7, 2025,Auf zur Halde Schwerin in Castrop-Rauxel! ⛰️🚶‍♂️🌿

Today we set off for the Schwerin slag heap in Castrop Rauxel. The tour offers many very different impressions. On the one hand, nature with beautiful forest passages and parks, and on the other hand, some urban sections. But of course the numerous mining relics are what particularly characterize the area ⛏️🏭.

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May 30, 2024,Herrliches Matsch- und Schnecken-Slalom in Castrop/Dortmund

Beautiful hike, although rubber boots would have been better than barefoot shoes; but soooo beautiful. Others have often already cleared side paths to avoid the mud. Still highly recommended!!!

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February 23, 2025,Berghalde Schwerin ⛰️ Castrop Rauxel

And another heap ⛰️ conquered 🤗
Spring is approaching 🌞 that was a beautiful sunny round 👍

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January 19, 2026,1161WC Schlosspark Goldschieding- Zeche Erin3 - Bodelschwinger Wald- Barbachweg - Halde Erin⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍰☕️🌧️

Start: Large parking lot, Heinrichstr. 2, Castrop-Rauxel

Alternative start: Parking lot, Schlosstr. 97, Dortmund, or extend the tour to Tante Amanda

I was pleasantly surprised by the varied tour. It's based on a hike from the hiking guide "Ruhrgebiet Wandern Kultur und Genuss" (Ruhr Area Hiking Culture and Pleasure).

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August 21, 2025,Wanderung 21.08.2025 Vom Haus Goldschmieding zum Schloss Bodelschwingh, zur SchwerinerSonnenuhr und zurück. 🚶🚶🚶‍♂️🥾

Goldschmieding House
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haus_Goldschmieding
Erin Mine
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeche_Erin
Bodelschwingh Castle
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haus_Bodelschwingh
Schwerin Slag Heap
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halde_Schwerin

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January 15, 2025,1161WB NSG Bodelschwinger Wald- Zeche Erin3- Schlosspark Goldschmieding- Barbachweg ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍰☕️🌧️

Start: Hiking car park near Bodelschwingh Castle, Schlossstr. 97 Dortmund

Quick to get to for me and mostly suitable for winter.
It was often on forest paths and trails. The paths through the mixed forest were mostly slightly hilly and were often accompanied by small streams.🤩 The repeatedly muddy areas could be avoided by going to the side.

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