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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Kerpen

Niederembt Windmill – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Sindorf

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Kerpen

Niederembt Windmill – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Sindorf

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Niederembt Windmill – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Sindorf

01:18

30.4km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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After 17.6 km for 198 m

After 19.9 km for 61 m

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Train Station

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5.23 km

Bench at the chapel near Stammeln

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In Heppendorf there's also a snack bar, but if I still have food, this idyllic bank is the place for my last break before Cologne.

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5.24 km

Wayside Chapel Heiligenhäuschen Stammeln

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Is coming from Sindorf sm Heppendorf exit very inconspicuous 😉

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6.70 km

View of the Hambach open-pit mine from Nordrandweg

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Perfect view of the Hambach opencast mine

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14.9 km

Niederembt Windmill

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It was built in 1799 by Peter Matthias Geuenich. For about 150 years she did her duty and processed grain into flour. After the mill burnt down in 1909 (1908?) …

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19.9 km

Viewpoint at the Hambach Open-Pit Mine

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Gigantic hole. The excavators look like on an H0 train.

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19.9 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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22.7 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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23.8 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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30.4 km

End point

Train Station

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14.3 km

13.6 km

1.48 km

679 m

276 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

990 m

892 m

533 m

216 m

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