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Baltesbendener Pond – Large Thickener loop from Mechernich

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Euskirchen

Mechernich

Baltesbendener Pond – Large Thickener loop from Mechernich

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Baltesbendener Pond – Large Thickener loop from Mechernich

04:07

14.8km

270m

Hiking

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: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1,000 m

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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2.24 km

Large Thickener

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Industrial monument from the time of Mechernicher lead mining.

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2.56 km

Malakow Tower Emil Mine (Mechernich)

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As Malakow tower (also Malakoff tower, rare Malakov tower) refers primarily mining towers in the mining industry with a characteristic design, which were common in the shaft promotion in the …

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3.13 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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6.22 km

Burg Kallmuth

Castle

8.49 km

View of the Eulenberg summit cross

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You only have to go a little way up the hill to the Eulenberg and you will be rewarded with a beautiful all-round view.

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8.83 km

View of Eulenberg

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Worthwhile detour from the EifelSpur water for Cologne

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9.35 km

View of Eiserfey from the Panorama Trail Veybachtal

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Here you have a great view while hiking.

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9.57 km

Bench with a view of Eiserfey

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Great place to stay and take a long break.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.34 km

601 m

580 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

2.75 km

2.54 km

1.03 km

590 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Baltesbendener Pond – Large Thickener loop from Mechernich

Baltesbendener Pond

Large Thickener

Malakow Tower Emil Mine (Mechernich)

Washing field at Buchholzer Weiher

View of the Eulenberg summit cross

View of Eulenberg

View of Eiserfey from the Panorama Trail Veybachtal

Bench with a view of Eiserfey

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