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View Halde Hympendahl

View from Dortmund's former slag heap

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Located about 1 km west of the Hörde center, Halde Hympendahl is a former slag heap of the Phoenix Works. The surrounding landscape reflects its industrial past when blast furnace slag was deposited here. The site offers a unique perspective on the area's transformation.

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Halde Hympendahl was owned by the Phoenix Works.

Guided Story

Standing here at Halde Hympendahl, you're at a site deeply rooted in Dortmund's industrial heritage. The landscape around you tells the story of the Phoenix Works, which used this spot to deposit slag from their blast furnaces. Located about 1 kilometer west of Hörde's center, this former slag heap provides a unique viewpoint. To the southwest, you can see Phoenix Park, a green space inviting for a stroll. Look eastward, and you might spot the Phoenix des Lumières Museum. This view offers insight not only into the past but also into the remarkable transformation of the area.