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Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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  • Location: Niederzier, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    February 18, 2018

    Hiking

    The open pit Hambach is located between Jülich in the district of Düren and Elsdorf (Rhein-Erft-Kreis) in the heart of the Rhenish lignite mining area. It was started in 1978 …
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    December 5, 2018

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    Somehow I never really know how to find it. Interesting, because of the technology and technology or scary, because of the effort and the speed with which here resources that have arisen over millions of years, are mined and "burned" ...
    Yes - I am aware that my fridge consumes electricity too.
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    November 20, 2018

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    Exciting experience and a view !!
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 210 m

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    Location: Niederzier, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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