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Heritage Sites in Witten
Discover Witten's historical treasures
13 StopsEstimated Duration: 171 minutes
The 'Cultural Heritage in Witten' trail invites you on a captivating journey through the city's storied past. Stretching over nearly eight kilometers and taking about three hours, this walk is a gateway to history and culture. Start with the panoramic views from the 21-meter high Berger Monument and venture to the enigmatic Hardenstein Castle ruins, echoing tales of the 14th century. The Märkisches Museum offers a deep dive into modern German painting, housed in a striking concrete structure. Conclude your exploration with the Ruhr Viaduct's stunning architectural marvel—a grand finale that leaves you in awe.
Did you know? — Berger-Denkmal
The Berger Monument is part of Theme Route 12 of the Industrial Heritage Trail.
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Berger-Denkmal
Monument
181 mStraight-line estimate from stop 1 to stop 2
2
Laufwasserkraftwerk Hohenstein
Nature
353 mStraight-line estimate from stop 2 to stop 3
3
Ruhrviadukt Witten
Monument
1.1 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 3 to stop 4
4
Märkisches Museum
Museum
848 mStraight-line estimate from stop 4 to stop 5
5
Germaniadenkmal
Monument
1.4 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 5 to stop 6
6
Castle Steinhausen
Castle
671 mStraight-line estimate from stop 6 to stop 7
7
Zeche Nachtigall
Monument
191 mStraight-line estimate from stop 7 to stop 8
8
Steinbruch Dünkelberg
Monument
646 mStraight-line estimate from stop 8 to stop 9
9
Bergbau-Ausstellung Herberholz
Museum
1.0 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 9 to stop 10
10
Vereinigungsstollen
Monument
218 mStraight-line estimate from stop 10 to stop 11
11
Hardenstein Castle (Südwest 1)
Castle
33 mStraight-line estimate from stop 11 to stop 12
12
St.-Johannes-Erbstollen
Monument
1.3 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 12 to stop 13
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