Copyright: All rights reserved
In the slums of the Ruhr area, it seems as if, after the devastation of the Second World War, there was not a single
The vision has been on urban planning: the cities have developed unplanned because of the explosive population growth. Siedlungen around the mines and factories have grown into messy cities such as Oberhausen, Essen, Bochum and Duisburg. Greenery is fragmented by the kilometres of railway line, motorways, canals and derelict industrial sites.
| | Public | Danish • Dutch • French • German • Italian • Spanish
Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.
Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.
Copyright: All rights reserved
Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.
Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.
Copyright: All rights reserved
With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.
Route planner

<iframe src="https://plugin.routeyou.com/poiviewer/free/?language=en&params.poi.id=422358" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
© 2006-2026 RouteYou - www.routeyou.com