Ibbenbürener Bergplatte

The Ibbenbürener Bergplatte is a mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia standing at 176.1 meters with dense forests and varied terrain throughout its natural landscape. The area features different geological structures and offers hikers multiple route options across the region.

The mountain formed through geological processes and contains coal deposits from the Carboniferous period around 300 million years ago. Humans later exploited these resources through mining, which shaped the region's economy for centuries.

The surrounding area remains tied to its coal mining past, which shaped how people lived and worked here for many generations. This industrial heritage is woven into the local identity and landscape.

The area is crossed by several well-marked hiking trails that connect different viewpoints and make navigation easy. Wear sturdy footwear when visiting, as the terrain has varying elevation changes and some wet sections.

The mountain is divided by a geological structure called the Bockradener Graben, which splits the area into two distinctly different parts with a notable height contrast. This fracture reveals how ground movements have reshaped the landscape over millions of years.