:terra nova Speedway circuit – cycling through the Rhineland

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bergheim

:terra nova Speedway circuit – cycling through the Rhineland

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:terra nova Speedway circuit – cycling through the Rhineland

02:12

35.3km

130m

Cycling

The active opencast mining region between Cologne and Aachen is unique in its character in Central and Western Europe. Here the dimensions and perspectives beyond the brown coal era become impressively visible to you. Where huge amounts of earth and stones used to be transported through the landscape, the former…

by Radregion Rheinland

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 14.6 km for 658 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Bergheim

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Wow. Beautiful route. Lots to see

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23.0 km

Football Golf Berrendorf

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Games and fun for the whole family. This is what the trend sport of football golf offers. The 18-hole course is spread over around 36,000 square meters and has various …

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23.1 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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25.9 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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30.2 km

Speedway :terra nova

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Current route tip (as of March 2026):
Due to construction work related to the Rhine water transport pipeline, the entire Speedway :terra nova will be closed until approximately the end …

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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

11.7 km

5.81 km

5.08 km

136 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

5.65 km

3.76 km

2.40 km

923 m

235 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

13°C

7°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 9, 2024

The active opencast mining region between Cologne and Aachen is unique in its character in Central and Western Europe. Here the dimensions and perspectives beyond the brown coal era become impressively visible to you. Where huge amounts of earth and stones used to be transported through the landscape

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