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RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe
RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Established
- Opened in 2006
- District
- Hagen-Kuhlerkamp, Philippshöhe
- Mapped places
- 3 precisely located
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCemetery character
Only urn burials take place here, in the root areas of trees. The natural deciduous woodland with mature oaks, beeches and sycamores is part of the burial setting; conventional planted graves and headstones are not provided.
Prepare a visit in three steps
- Read the opening hours for RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe: A fixed opening and closing time for the grounds is not provided here. Ask the administration about visiting hours before an early or late journey.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: A site-specific overview of every entrance is not available here. If necessary, ask the administration which entrance best serves the destination before travelling.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 3 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its tree or RuheBiotop number.
Travel snapshot
Routes 517 and 547 serve Heinrichstraße stop. The lower car park is still more than a kilometre from the nearest stop; discuss the final approach with the operator if mobility is limited.
Visitor parking is in the lower section. The forest barrier is normally closed. Driving to the forest office is possible only during a burial or under a personally agreed exception; there is no general vehicle access.
If any part of the visit to RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe depends on an appointment, a particular tree or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Key details
RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe is in Hagen-Kuhlerkamp, Philippshöhe. The visitor address is Kuhlestraße, 58089 Hagen. No area figure is included for RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe.
Path to the remembrance area
Remembrance area in the burial forest
Tree with a name plaque
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Kuhlestraße, 58089 Hagen. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe open?
A fixed opening and closing time for the grounds is not provided here. Ask the administration about visiting hours before an early or late journey. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The operator’s map with tree search and mobile site map show Philippshöhe burial forest. Search with the tree or RuheBiotop number. The site map also labels two outdoor farewell areas and the woodland office; these maps do not provide a complete search by the deceased person’s name.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe, bring the name, dates and ideally the tree or RuheBiotop number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
Only urn burials in RuheBiotope are permitted; coffin burial is excluded. Ash capsules must be biodegradable and made from specified untreated native woods, without an outer urn. A place can be selected for individuals, families or people close to one another. The two outdoor farewell areas have only a few benches. The administration provides current availability and fees for RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe.
How do I travel by public transport?
For RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe: Routes 517 and 547 serve Heinrichstraße stop. The lower car park is still more than a kilometre from the nearest stop; discuss the final approach with the operator if mobility is limited.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe: Visitor parking is in the lower section. The forest barrier is normally closed. Driving to the forest office is possible only during a burial or under a personally agreed exception; there is no general vehicle access.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Wirtschaftsbetrieb Hagen – Philippshöhe forest burial ground is responsible for RuheForst Hagen-Philippshöhe. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.