Hambach Lake – Rest Area by the Lake loop from Niederzier
Hambach Lake – Rest Area by the Lake loop from Niederzier
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Hambach Lake – Rest Area by the Lake loop from Niederzier
04:08
15.8km
120m
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: March 18, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.01 km
Hambach Lake
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5.15 km
Soil Display and Rock Pile on Sophienhöhe
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The northern region in the district of Düren is a clear example of the far-reaching landscape and structural change caused by opencast mining.
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5.30 km
Soil Exhibit at Hambach Open-Cast Mine
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At peak times, the up to 411 meter deep opencast mine produced so much lignite for the company's own power plants that …
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5.60 km
Sophienhöhe
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5.99 km
Rest Area by the Lake
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From here you have a beautiful view over the lake. The place is coveted.
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6.16 km
Inselsee on the Sophienhöhe
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10.3 km
Lake on Sophienhöhe
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15.7 km
Niederzier Moated Castle
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15.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.4 km
1.75 km
1.01 km
609 m
Surfaces
6.21 km
4.37 km
2.33 km
1.97 km
714 m
190 m
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Elevation
Highest point (180 m)
Lowest point (100 m)
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Saturday 23 May
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