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Hindenburgkopf
Sandstone Portrait: A Monument in Witten
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Witten: First Steps10 pts
Witten: Explorer25 pts
Witten: Insider50 pts
The Hindenburgkopf in Witten, crafted by artist Gustav Oehler in 1930, is a sandstone monument. This architectural heritage site in North Rhine-Westphalia commemorates President Paul von Hindenburg. It is operated by Friedrich Oberste-Frielinghaus.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1930
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Guided Story
In front of you stands the Hindenburgkopf, a notable sandstone monument crafted by Gustav Oehler in 1930. This memorial commemorates President Paul von Hindenburg and is recognized as an architectural heritage site in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is managed by Friedrich Oberste-Frielinghaus. If you look around, you might spot the Vereinigungsstollen, about 99 meters to the southwest. Further west, approximately 140 meters away, you can see the Hardenstein Castle ruins and its bridge. These sites together weave a rich tapestry of regional history, offering a moment to reflect on the past.
Part of These Trails
Monuments of Witten — Walk IIStop 3 of 10
Location
Nearby
Vereinigungsstollen
99 m away
Hardenstein Castle (Südwest 1)
318 m away
Burgruine Hardenstein (Südwest 2)
140 m away
St.-Johannes-Erbstollen
350 m away
Schleusenwärterhaus
407 m away
Schleuse Herbede
225 m away
Hardenstein
593 m away
Schacht Margarethe
684 m away
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