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View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Sindorf

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Kerpen

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Sindorf

Hard

4.3

(19)

146

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View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Sindorf

04:14

53.9km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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6.73 km

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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An amazing insight into the Hambach opencast mine.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagebau_Hambach

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8.05 km

Viewpoint Terra Nova – Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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With an operating area of 4,380 hectares (2017) and an approved maximum size of the mining field of 8,500 hectares, Hambach is the largest lignite mine in Europe. According to …

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8.31 km

Forum :terra nova – View of the Hambach open‑pit mine

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The Forum :terra nova is located directly at the Hambach opencast mine and offers a breathtaking view of the largest lignite mine in Europe. The facade represents the colors and …

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11.1 km

Hambach Open-pit Mine Viewpoint

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The Hambach opencast mine is one of three remaining active opencast mines in the Rhenish lignite mining area. It is the largest lignite mine in Europe and is located in …

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12.1 km

Stadtwald Elsdorf

Forest

22.0 km

Viewpoint

25.7 km

Sophienhöhe Tree Circle

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Unfortunately, this hiking highlight is repeated several times. For the original, click here =>> komoot.com/de-de/highlight/205072

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27.3 km

View of the Pond and Wild Horses in the Eifel

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28.9 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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The Sophienhöhe, also known as Monte Sophia, is a recultivated spoil heap created by the mining of lignite seams from the Hambach opencast mine.

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28.9 km

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

16.9 km

7.09 km

6.47 km

904 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

18.2 km

2.64 km

2.30 km

1.29 km

791 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (-10 m)

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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