Grube Velsen Mining Tower – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from Parkhotel

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Grube Velsen Mining Tower – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from Parkhotel

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Grube Velsen Mining Tower – Velsen Mine Headframe loop from Parkhotel

02:00

32.2km

170m

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: August 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 41 m

After 1.57 km for 11 m

After 32.2 km for 41 m

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Train Station

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Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage Site

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View of the Völklinger Hütte from the Leinpfad

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Völklingen Ironworks — UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Velsen Adventure Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical evidence of coal mining on the Saar.
Contact address for tours:
Velsen adventure mine
Old mine Velsen 7
66127 Saarbrücken - Klarenthal
Telephone +49 (0) 176 56 58 60 13
info@erlebnisbergwerkvelsen.de
Further information:
erlebnisbergwerkvelsen.de

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