Gahlenscher Kohlenweg, Historic coal transportation road in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The Gahlenscher Kohlenweg extends for 40 kilometers through the Ruhr region, connecting former coal mining areas to the Lippe River port.
Built in 1766, this road became the first paved street in the central Ruhr area, facilitating coal transport from Stiepel through multiple towns to Gahlen.
The road represents industrial development in the region, with structures like the Fleuthebrücke and Schlenkhoffsche Kotten monument marking its path.
Modern travelers can follow the historic route along federal highways 226 and 224 between the cities of Bochum and Dorsten.
Local farmers from Vest Recklinghausen provided manual labor to construct this road under the direction of entrepreneur Johann Wilhelm Müser.
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia
GPS coordinates: 51.54778,7.12056
Latest update: April 9, 2025 22:26
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