Halde Pattberg, Mining spoil tip in Moers, Germany
Halde Pattberg is a mound created from coal mining waste that rises to about 75 meters high and covers 48 hectares. The site displays three distinct peaks and was built up gradually over two decades.
The mound was built starting in the early 1960s as a waste deposit for the Rheinpreußen colliery and completed in 1985 as mining operations ended. The site was then transformed into a recreational area with cultural importance.
The summit cross marks a place where people of different faiths come together for shared worship. The plateau serves today as a gathering spot for outdoor services and community events.
The site is accessible via multiple trails, with the main route starting from the southeastern parking area and climbing the southern slope. The paths are well marked, and the ascent requires moderate effort without technical challenges.
From the plateau visitors see across the Lower Rhine industrial landscape to blast furnaces and coking plants in Duisburg. The view reveals the contrast between the region's industrial past and present.
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