What is the “Industrial Heritage Trail“? The “Industrial Heritage Trail“ connects important museums and exhibitions in the Ruhr area, including the industrial cultural heritage of the region. Its road network amounts to 400 km. The “Industrial Heritage Trail“ connects important museums and exhibitions in the Ruhr area, including the industrial cultural heritage of the region. Its road network amounts to 400 km. What does the Route include? 25 Highlights 16 Viewpoints 13 Communities

World Heritage Site Zollverein The Eiffel tower of the Ruhrgebiet The emblem of the old and new Ruhrgebiet, the Zeche Zollverein, was - before it was closed in not only known as the latest, but also as the “most beautiful coal mine in the world". Once, tons of coal were mined here every day and then processed. Today, the former coal mine is used as a modern, vibrant location for culture and design. It has been one of humanity‘s world heritage sites since 2001.

Oberhausen Gasometer The Oberhausen Gasometer, was constructed from 1927 to 1929 and served as a gas holder. It was decommissioned in In it was rebuilt to become Europe‘s biggest and most extraordinary exhibition hall. It was decommissioned in In it was rebuilt to become Europe‘s biggest and most extraordinary exhibition hall. Big projects like the various exhibitions attracted large numbers of visitors. They made the Gasometer one of the most famous symbols of the Ruhrgebiet. Sometimes, when you look at the scenery from its highest point (117 metres), you can see the whole western part of the Ruhr area. Sometimes, when you look at the scenery from its highest point (117 metres), you can see the whole western part of the Ruhr area.

Chemiepark Marl The Chemiepark Marl in Marl is one of the biggest industrial parks in Germany. Throughout the years, the former Chemische Werke Hüls AG has become an extensive service and production park. In factory cabins, visitors get an insight into the world of chemical production. In factory cabins, visitors get an insight into the world of chemical production. Furthermore, from the 9th floor of a multistorey house there, you have a great view of the gigantic factory buildings, the city of Marl, the Ruhrgebiet and the Münsterland. Furthermore, from the 9th floor of a multistorey house there, you have a great view of the gigantic factory buildings, the city of Marl, the Ruhrgebiet and the Münsterland.

Bochum-Langendreer Station Bochum-Langendreer Station was opened on 26 October The railway was mainly used for freight, especially for the former coal mine. As more and more coal mines closed, the western route was closed as well in Therefore, the reception building was no longer needed and decommissioned as well. Only the stop for the S-Bahn has remained in operation. Only the stop for the S-Bahn has remained in operation. The reception building was declared a historic monument, carefully refurbished and has been used as a cultural centre since 1986.

Hansa Coking Plant Dortmund The Hansa Coking Plant started work in The large coking plants produced the high quantities of coke needed by the metallurgical plants for the production of raw iron. During peak periods, tons of coke were produced. The plant obtained the hard coal it needed for the production of coke from the nearby Zechen (coal mines). The coke produced by the plant was then delivered to the nearby Hüttenwerk Dortmunder Union. The coking plant was closed in Since 1998, most of the plant components have had landmark status.