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You
can experience the "Road of Iron" at the former
Henrichshütte (Henrich steelworks). The Westfälische
Industriemuseum Hattingen (Westphalia Museum of Industry)
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The
ascent to the Isenburg ruins (1200 - 1225) is steep
and strenuous, but from above, the view over the bend
in the Ruhr and of Hattingen are worthwhile. In the
Haus Custodis (Custodis House), picturesquely situated
on the ridge of the Isenburg, exhibits on the history
of the castle are on display.
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The
tower of the Blankenstein castle, whose platform offers
a scenic view of the Ruhr valley and the historical
centre of Blankenstein, rises majestically above the
landscape. There the Stadtmuseum invites its visitors
to take a stroll through the history of Hattingen.
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The
moated castle "Haus Kemnade" is situated in
a lake of the same name, with bike and footpaths, as
well as many amusement facilities. A collection of antique
music instruments and gourmet restaurant, among other
attractions, can be found in the castle.
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 The
Elfringhauser Schweiz, the green hilly countryside surrounding
Hattingen, offers the perfect place to relax. Numerous footpaths
of various distances invite the visitors to stroll and relax
in the natural surroundings. Cosy country inns offer culinary
delicacies for refreshment. |
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The
towpath along the Ruhr was formerly used by harnessed
horse teams to pull ships upstream. Today you can stroll
and bike there, as well as observe the waterfowl or
simply daydream.
Water
transportation on the Ruhr has been memorialized by
the "Treidelbrunnen" (towing fountain) on
the Obermarkt (upper marketplace). It provides the Hattingen
pedestrian zone with an attractive decoration that even
children enjoy.
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St. Mauritus Cathedral in Niederwenigern is a further visible
landmark. The neo-Gothic construction was built in 1858 by the
cathedral master builder Friedrich von Schmidt on the location
of the old Romanesque church from the 13th century. |
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