Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Baltesbendener Pond

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The Baltesbendener pond was a water reservoir for the needs of ore processing in the flotation process.

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1.27 km

Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Built in 1885, Lange Emil was Europe's tallest in Europe at 134.6 m. In 1961 he was blown up.

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2.65 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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3.00 km

Large Thickener

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Industrial monument from the time of Mechernicher lead mining.

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3.23 km

Settling Field and Large Thickener

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Here, the liberated from the lead ore sand-water mixture was once rinsed after the separation of ores.
Further details can be found in the information board at this point (see picture).

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3.39 km

Washing field at Buchholzer Weiher

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The sink is off the path. Attention, there are also unsecured shafts in the immediate vicinity. Be careful where you step.

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3.83 km

Buchholzer Weiher

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The Buchholzer Weiher knows an amazing flora. However, it should not be forgotten that it has a high heavy metal burden as a former sales basin in the lead-mining area.

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7.35 km

Bench with a View of the Fields in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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9.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

952 m

559 m

527 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

2.54 km

1.67 km

397 m

114 m

Elevation

Weather

Tuesday 30 December

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