Halde Sundern, Artificial mountain in Pelkum district, Hamm, Germany
Halde Sundern is an artificial mountain in the Pelkum district built from mining waste materials. The site rises noticeably from the surrounding landscape and forms one of several such hills in the western part of the city.
This site originated from waste materials extracted at the Monopol coal mine during the late 1800s and throughout the 1900s. Mining operations ceased in 2010, leaving behind this distinctive artificial landform.
The mountain forms part of a chain of five mining dumps in western Hamm, representing the industrial heritage of North Rhine-Westphalia's mining region.
The site is not currently open to public access as it remains an active dumping ground. You can observe the formation from surrounding areas and nearby vantage points without entering the restricted zone.
Engineers proposed converting this artificial hill into a hybrid energy facility that would combine pumped storage with wind turbines. This concept represents an attempt to repurpose former mining sites for renewable energy generation.
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