The town lies directly on the Bürgewald, a forested area between the Rur and Erft rivers, which surrounds the town to the west and north. Until the 19th century, Morschenich …

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WARUMICHRADFAHRE

February 1, 2025

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The place is now officially called Bürgewald - Place of the Future and is no longer as deserted as it once was. There is even a small airfield where gliders take off and land in the summer. I have even seen a small propeller plane take off once.

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April 9, 2025

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The atmosphere, even crossing the highway from Buir, is dystopian: lignite excavators on the horizon, deserted on weekdays on the miles of asphalt roads. Entering the village, many of the …

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1. View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Kerpen–Düren Cycle Path loop from Buir

38.9km

02:41

110m

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2. Krachbrücke (Noise Bridge) – Insect Hotel Kerpen-Buir loop from Morschenich

19.2km

01:07

60m

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3. View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – View of Aachen loop from Eilendorf

102km

06:13

470m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Bürgewald (formerly Morschenich)

1. View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Kerpen–Düren Cycle Path loop from Buir

2. Krachbrücke (Noise Bridge) – Insect Hotel Kerpen-Buir loop from Morschenich

3. View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – View of Aachen loop from Eilendorf

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