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Saarland

Regionalverband Saarbrücken

Großrosseln

Nikolausweiher – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from St. Nikolaus

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Germany

Saarland

Regionalverband Saarbrücken

Großrosseln

Nikolausweiher – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from St. Nikolaus

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Nikolausweiher – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from St. Nikolaus

02:04

32.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.3 km

Villa Tannenhof

Highlight • Historical Site

lovingly renovated historical building

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18.4 km

Karlsbrunn Wildlife Park Snack Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Good location. You can take a break there.

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19.2 km

Nikolausweiher

Highlight • Lake

The pond invites you to rest, gastronomy and a well with drinking water are also there. A perfect place to catch a breath before heading for Karlsbrunn and climbing up to the viewing platform.

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19.2 km

Old Mining Cart

Highlight • Monument

19.3 km

Village Fountain St. Nikolaus in Warndt

Highlight • Rest Area

Drinking water fountain and picnic area invite you to take a break.

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19.9 km

Water Fountain at Nikolaus-Weiher

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can get drinking water in front of a beautiful backdrop.

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24.9 km

Die Ruthenstücker

Nature Reserve

27.7 km

Velsen Mine Headframe

Highlight • Monument

Headframe of the former Velsen mine, it was used for rope travel and material transport and belonged to the Warndt mine, which was closed in 2005.

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28.1 km

Grube Velsen Mining Tower

Highlight • Monument

From October 2022, the existing waste recycling plant on the former site of the Velsen pit will supply heat for almost 15,000 households.

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32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

3.93 km

2.05 km

1.87 km

518 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

3.63 km

1.32 km

1.08 km

645 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 20 June

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Nikolausweiher – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from St. Nikolaus

Villa Tannenhof

Karlsbrunn Wildlife Park Snack Bar

Nikolausweiher

Old Mining Cart

Village Fountain St. Nikolaus in Warndt

Water Fountain at Nikolaus-Weiher

Velsen Mine Headframe

Grube Velsen Mining Tower

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