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Himmelsstiege (Sky Stairway) at Bergehalde Carl-Alexander

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Himmelsstiege (Sky Stairway) at Bergehalde Carl-Alexander

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

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    April 13, 2019

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    270 steps lead up to the viewing plateau - that keeps you fit 😁
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    June 9, 2020

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    If you like it more adventurous and a bit more strenuous, head straight for the mountain plateau. The starting point is the staircase in the mountain foyer, which leads the visitor over an approx. 25 meter long suspension bridge to the "Schwebesteg", which later merges into the "Himmelsstiege". What a sublime feeling! Partly through tree tops you go up the slope about six to ten meters above the earth and reach the wide mountain plateau. (Source: baesweiler.de)
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    February 8, 2026

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    🏞️ Carl-AlexanderPark – landscape history and transformation.

    Carl-AlexanderPark is located on the site of the former Grube Carl Alexander coal mine in Baesweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The mine began extracting …
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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Distance 142 m

    Uphill 0 m

    Downhill 30 m

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

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