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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Merzenich

Hambach Lake – View of the Eifel loop from Merzenich

Easy

4.1

(8)

42

riders

Hambach Lake – View of the Eifel loop from Merzenich

01:28

22.0km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1 m for 34 m

After 22.0 km for 34 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.81 km

RWE Facility

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2

7.38 km

Junction 94

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Junction 94 of the Jülich region.

Tested and proven in the Netherlands and Belgium for decades, the junction system for cyclists was also implemented in the Düren district, and thus …

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3

8.06 km

View of the Open-Pit Mine

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Should be seen in real life.

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4

9.75 km

Very beautiful wayside cross

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5

9.84 km

Pappelschule Park

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6

10.5 km

Hambach Lake

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The Hambach opencast mine is located in the Rhenish lignite mining area, between Jülich and Elsdorf. The pit is currently approximately 350 meters deep. Part of the overburden has been …

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7

13.1 km

View of the Eifel

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Beautiful, relaxed place to linger, route easily accessible by bike

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21.0 km

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Forest

B

22.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

8.72 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

5.04 km

919 m

323 m

107 m

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

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