Harpener Teiche, Recreational lakes in Bochum-Nord and Bochum-Ost, Germany
The Harpener Teiche consists of two interconnected ponds, with the northern basin measuring 230 meters by 180 meters and the southern basin spanning 140 meters by 460 meters.
These water bodies originated as settling ponds for the Robert Müser coal mine, where they processed coal slurry from mining operations throughout the industrial period.
The ponds now function as an environmental education site, displaying the transformation of industrial infrastructure into natural habitats for numerous bird species.
Visitors can access the lakes through multiple entry points along Werner Straße, with dedicated walking paths and benches positioned around both water bodies.
The constant temperature of 20 degrees Celsius from mine water creates specific conditions that support specialized plant and animal species in these waters.
Location: Bochum-Nord (district)
Location: Bochum-Ost (district)
GPS coordinates: 51.49070,7.28986
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:03
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