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Brauweiler Abbey Park – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Brauweiler Abbey Park – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark

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Brauweiler Abbey Park – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark

04:21

68.6km

300m

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 22, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

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9.26 km

Brauweiler Abbey Park

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In the abbey park there is pleasant rest. It's easy to do here

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9.62 km

The former Benedictine Abbey of Brauweiler is one of the outstanding cultural monuments of the northern Rhineland.

At the beginning of December it is worth visiting the St. Nicholas market around the abbey.

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13.5 km

Quellgebiet Glessener Bach

Nature Reserve

26.7 km

Alte Bandstraße in Naturpark Rheinland

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Fantastic to drive

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27.0 km

Terra Nova Speedway

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Really great route, a total of 14 km long and the old long-distance belt route (no spelling mistake) that connects the various mining areas.

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36.5 km

Terra Nova Speedway Access

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The entrance to the bike speedway.

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39.8 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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42.6 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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43.6 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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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

15.3 km

8.88 km

7.38 km

3.07 km

Surfaces

45.4 km

9.58 km

7.21 km

5.71 km

710 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 10 May

13°C

4°C

94 %

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Brauweiler Abbey Park – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark

Brauweiler Abbey Park

Brauweiler Abbey

Alte Bandstraße in Naturpark Rheinland

Terra Nova Speedway

Terra Nova Speedway Access

Hambach Open-pit Mine Viewpoint

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

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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