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North Rhine-Westphalia

Forum :terra nova

North Rhine-Westphalia

Forum :terra nova

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Forum :terra nova

Cycling

4.6

(25)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Road cycling

5.0

(3)

Hiking

3.3

(2)

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Radregion Rheinland

March 2, 2026

The :terra nova forum at the Hambach open-cast mine in Elsdorf offers a barrier-free viewing platform with a wooden walkway and information boards, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view into the 400-meter-deep pit with its gigantic bucket-wheel excavators. Inside the building, a stylish restaurant with a bar, regional cuisine, and an outdoor terrace offering a direct view of the pit beckons. It is ideal for brunch, coffee, or events. Parking is free, and there is also a connection to cycle paths such as the :terra nova Speedway circuit.

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November 6, 2025

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A recreational area will be developed here in the future. It will take years until the entire area is flooded and opportunities for sailing, swimming, and other water sports become available. Nature conservation will be a top priority for numerous plant and animal species. Tourism will also offer economic potential.

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May 29, 2026

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This monumental civil engineering structure can only be judged if you have stood before it yourself. It's a must!
Up to 300m deep and unimaginably huge in its dimensions. Phenomenal!!

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Best routes near Forum :terra nova

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riders

#1.

Bedburg and Elsdorf Cycling Loop

47.3km

02:56

150m

150m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Hard

5.0

(9)

88

riders

#2.

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Egg Vending Machine Eifel loop from Sindorf

13.4km

00:46

30m

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

4.1

(12)

41

riders

#3.

View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine – Excavator bucket at the parking lot loop from Elsdorf

21.3km

01:15

40m

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

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Elevation 70 m

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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