(this is the second of three entries on the German Ruhrgebiet, click here for the first one) Prosper Haniel & Halde Haniël, Bottrop The terrain of the Prosper Haniel mine is not accessible, we are being send back by the guard. But the neighbouring waste mountain, Halde Haniel, can be climbed – well, climbing is … Read more
The Ruhrgebiet (Ruhr region) is one of Europe’s largest urban agglomerations, covering towns like Essen, Dortmund, Bochum, and Duisburg. The discovery of easily accessible coal seams in the early 1800’s was pivotal in transforming it into Germany’s industrial heartland. The mines provided the coal, which was turned into cokes needed for iron and steel production. … Read more