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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Tetrahedron Bottrop – Tetrahedron Bottrop loop from Tetraeder

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Tetrahedron Bottrop – Tetrahedron Bottrop loop from Tetraeder

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4.6

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Tetrahedron Bottrop – Tetrahedron Bottrop loop from Tetraeder

01:19

4.88km

60m

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: June 28, 2026

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Bus stop

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956 m

Tetrahedron Bottrop

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The landmark of Bottrop, in good weather you have a great view!

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1.17 km

From here it goes uphill to the tetrahedron

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1.28 km

Emscherblick Spoil Heap Event

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2.25 km

Great views in all directions. Prerequisite is of course nice weather...

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2.32 km

Stone Steps

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2.62 km

Tetrahedron Bottrop

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The view from the highest platform is great, but not for people with vertigo, as the way up leads over lattice steps. Apart from that, the platforms swing a bit because they are attached to wire ropes.

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2.76 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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2.83 km

Tetrahedron

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

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4.88 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

1.70 km

354 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

939 m

614 m

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Friday 3 July

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12°C

34 %

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Halde Beckstraße (Tetraeder)
The Schurenbachhalde and the Tetrahedron are not far from each other. However, seeing both on one hike was too long for us today.
Many views are similar, but the Tetrahedron is a must-visit (only possible if you're not afraid of heights).

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🌞🌞🌞So the sun is out🤣Climbed the tetrahedron again today after a long time. It was pretty windy🌬 on the steel frame. But you were rewarded with a good view 🔭. 😉🌞

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Beautiful summer weather and clear visibility; ideal for a view from the Tetrahedron...

The Tetrahedron in Bottrop offers those with a head for heights a fantastic view over the Ruhr metropolis. 60 meters above the spoil heap, the Tetrahedron glows from a distance, even at night. The highest vantage point – 42 meters above the spoil heap summit – is …

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Today with our visit from Thailand after the Sylt vacation some sightseeing in the Ruhrpott. So on to three heaps :) The switchbacks were quite easy to walk, better than the stairs :) But there were stairs directly at the tetrahedron :) A bit shaky at the top, because everything is only hung on ropes, but what has to be, …

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