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North Rhine-Westphalia

RWE Coal Railway Tracks – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Niederzier

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

RWE Coal Railway Tracks – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Niederzier

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RWE Coal Railway Tracks – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Niederzier

00:49

14.4km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.81 km

Gravel Path in the Eifel

Highlight • Trail

Gravelbike/MTB

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2

2.91 km

St. Barbara Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint Barbara is the patron saint of miners and is supposed to protect against lightning and thunder.
Protection from lightning and thunder is also something for people who move around …

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3

3.48 km

RWE Bucket Wheel Excavator Shovel

Highlight • Monument

A short detour to the paddle wheel, then further north!

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4

5.25 km

View of the Coal Transfer Railway Yard

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Something else is certainly beautiful, but somehow impressive

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5

5.27 km

RWE Coal Railway Tracks

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Coal mine station of the Ezweiler opencast mine.

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6

6.07 km

Cycle Path at Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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7

7.39 km

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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easily accessible viewpoint

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8

11.7 km

Terrible bike path

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Lots of tree roots

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B

14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.40 km

678 m

590 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

1.16 km

137 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

24°C

15°C

22 %

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