The visualization shows the cable car that could lead to Sophienhöhe.© NEULAND HAMBACH GmbH

Cities, Tourism

From open-pit mine to a large lake and three cable cars?

An ambitious project: The Hambach open-pit mine in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is set to be transformed into a vibrant landscape. Visualizations show what the new recreational areas could look like. Up to three cable cars are being discussed.

Ekaterina Zakharova

5. February 2025

The former Hambach lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is set to become Lake Hambach. According to the plan, it will be the second-largest lake in Germany, after Lake Constance. This transformation is part of a comprehensive master plan for the reconstruction and

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