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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Rhein-Kreis Neuss
Jüchen

Garzweiler Open-Pit Lignite Mine

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Düsseldorf District

Rhein-Kreis Neuss
Jüchen

Garzweiler Open-Pit Lignite Mine

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Garzweiler Open-Pit Lignite Mine

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  • Location: Jüchen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    February 3, 2021

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    View into the Garzweiler opencast mine, pure landscape change.
    More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagebau_Garzweiler
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    May 9, 2020

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    A huge hole dug to generate electricity. In the nearby power plants, the brown coal is burned to generate electricity. This gigantic hole is bustling with activity, like in an anthill.
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    May 22, 2020

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    The Garzweiler open-cast mine extracts 35 million tons of lignite annually.
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    Elsbachtal – Energy Route at Garzweiler II loop from Grevenbroich

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 60 m

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    Location: Jüchen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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