The Wilsberg spoil heap is a rather small slag heap located in Herzogenrath-Kohlscheid. The spoil originates from the Laurweg mine, whose shafts were filled in 1966. From the top, there is a beautiful view to the south towards the Lousberg and the edge of the Eifel region, and as far north as Kerkrade.

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Nieres

July 20, 2020

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Behind the old locations of Wilsberg and Mevenheide lies the former tailings heap of the Laurweg mine, the Wilsberg heap - or in the vernacular the "coal mountain".
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Wander-Sarah

April 19, 2020

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When the weather is clear you have a great view, unfortunately there are many broken beer bottles

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1. Heyden House – Amstelbach Stream loop from Kerkrade ZLSM

13.5km

03:32

110m

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

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2. Amstelbach – Wilsberg spoil heap loop from Kämpchen

3.38km

00:54

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ponttor, Aachen – Wildbach (Aachen) loop from Kohlscheid

16.7km

04:24

150m

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

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Elevation 200 m

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Friday 13 February

2°C

-2°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: Herzogenrath, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Wilsberg spoil heap

1. Heyden House – Amstelbach Stream loop from Kerkrade ZLSM

2. Amstelbach – Wilsberg spoil heap loop from Kämpchen

3. Ponttor, Aachen – Wildbach (Aachen) loop from Kohlscheid

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