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Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bedburg

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

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bedburg

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

Moderate

4.7

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

02:40

43.8km

110m

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: April 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 77 m

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12.7 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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15.5 km

Viewpoint Terra Nova – Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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With an operating area of 4,380 hectares (2017) and an approved maximum size of the mining field of 8,500 hectares, Hambach is the largest lignite mine in Europe. According to …

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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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16.8 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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28.5 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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30.0 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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33.2 km

Erft River near Bergheim

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Just like all the others, a beautiful section on the Erft, here the small Erft joins the Erft.

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34.8 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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38.0 km

Ehemalige Klärteiche Bedburg

Nature Reserve

43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

9.13 km

8.33 km

2.82 km

2.12 km

Surfaces

29.5 km

5.40 km

3.77 km

3.42 km

1.12 km

577 m

Elevation

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

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Erft Flood Canal

Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim

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Erft Cycle Path

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