Bittermark city forest
The Stadtwald Bittermark is an extensive forest area in the south of Dortmund on the northern slope of the Ardey Mountains .
The Bittermärker Forest is today the largest contiguous forest area in Dortmund's urban area. In the south of the city forest, the Sauerland line cuts through the forest area on a valley bridge. In the city forest Bittermark reminiscent memorial Bittermark of war final phase crimes , which briefly before the end of World War II were committed.
The forest is traversed by the Olpkebach and has mining historical significance. Coal seams come to the surface on the northern slope of the Ardeys and were mined early on. At the mine Wessel bank boards today remember in the city forest.
Today, in addition to its relevance to forestry, the Bittermark municipal forest is primarily important as a recreational refuge. The forest area, criss-crossed by numerous paths, is mainly used by mountain bikers, joggers and walkers for relaxation.
On the crest of Ardeys stood up to the Second World War, the Four Märker oak , a former Feme - and court facility and a still well-known natural landmark where the Bittermark that small Holthauser Mark, the final mark and the Reichsmark collided.
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Coordinates: 51 ° 26 ′ 58.9 " N , 7 ° 28 ′ 43.7" E