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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Kerpen

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Sindorf

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Kerpen

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Sindorf

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View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Sindorf

02:08

34.7km

70m

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: March 18, 2026

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6.73 km

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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An amazing insight into the Hambach opencast mine.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagebau_Hambach

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7.85 km

Forum :terra nova – View of the Hambach open‑pit mine

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The Forum :terra nova is located directly at the Hambach opencast mine and offers a breathtaking view of the largest lignite mine in Europe. The facade represents the colors and …

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10.6 km

Hambach Open-pit Mine Viewpoint

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The Hambach opencast mine is one of three remaining active opencast mines in the Rhenish lignite mining area. It is the largest lignite mine in Europe and is located in …

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15.3 km

Terra Nova Speedway

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Beautiful cycle path

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21.5 km

Erft Cycle Path

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Along the Erft is definitely worth it. With little slope and slope so not too exhausting so that you can enjoy the tour

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25.6 km

Erft Flood Canal

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The Erft flood canal in its current form was created by Erft amelioration in the middle of the 19th century. The term melioration comes from agriculture and forestry and originally …

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26.6 km

Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim

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Very nice cycle path, in places a lot of people on the road

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27.3 km

Vogelwäldchen

Forest

9

28.4 km

Erft Flood Canal

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This bridge over the Erft is a hub from which you can drive in many directions.

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34.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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15.8 km

10.7 km

4.07 km

1.96 km

1.87 km

283 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

4.13 km

3.32 km

3.07 km

1.03 km

408 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

86 %

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