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Copper Heritage Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Masterpiece

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Copper Heritage Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Masterpiece

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Copper Heritage Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Masterpiece

01:51

27.1km

250m

Cycling

A heart for ore: On this time warp along the Inde River, experience a landscape shaped by mining and metalworking for centuries. What appears quiet and green today was once a center of European brass production.

Copper, zinc, lead – and especially the rare zinc ore calamine – brought jobs…

by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33 m for 2 m

After 27.1 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.98 km

Inde Meanders

Highlight • River

The Inde Valley is one of Aachen's largest nature reserves. The wide stream valley is home to numerous protected plants and animals.

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5.94 km

Tatternsteine (Dwarf Stones)

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you're really quiet, with a little luck you might spot some of the legendary dwarves. :-)

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18.8 km

Rest and Adventure Spot Waldrast

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What's better for a break than a wooden bench? That's right, a large wooden lounger. At this rest stop, you can lie back and watch the clouds.

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23.3 km

Stolberg Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The small squares and alleys of the old town are picturesque.

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23.4 km

Stolberg Castle

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The castle and the surrounding small streets are really worth seeing and a must when visiting Stolberg.

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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

7.70 km

6.07 km

3.15 km

700 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.77 km

3.91 km

3.85 km

927 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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August 7, 2025

A heart for ore: On this time warp along the Inde River, experience a landscape shaped by mining and metalworking for centuries. What appears quiet and green today was once a center of European brass production.
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Copper, zinc, lead – and especially the rare zinc ore calamine – brought jobs and prosperity

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Copper Heritage Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Masterpiece

Inde Meanders

Tatternsteine (Dwarf Stones)

Rest and Adventure Spot Waldrast

Stolberg Old Town

Stolberg Castle

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