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  • Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    March 2, 2026

    The :terra nova forum at the Hambach open-cast mine in Elsdorf offers a barrier-free viewing platform with a wooden walkway and information boards, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view into the 400-meter-deep pit with its gigantic bucket-wheel excavators. Inside the building, a stylish restaurant with a bar, regional cuisine, and an outdoor terrace offering a direct view of the pit beckons. It is ideal for brunch, coffee, or events. Parking is free, and there is also a connection to cycle paths such as the :terra nova Speedway circuit.
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    November 6, 2025

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    A recreational area will be developed here in the future. It will take years until the entire area is flooded and opportunities for sailing, swimming, and other water sports become available. Nature conservation will be a top priority for numerous plant and animal species. Tourism will also offer economic potential.
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    May 29, 2026

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    This monumental civil engineering structure can only be judged if you have stood before it yourself. It's a must!
    Up to 300m deep and unimaginably huge in its dimensions. Phenomenal!!
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    View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Sindorf

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 70 m

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    Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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