Lüderich

Lüderich is a mountain summit in Rösrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, rising to 260 meters above sea level across the borders of three municipalities. The location serves as a notable geographical landmark in the rolling landscape of the region.

Intensive mining operations extracted minerals such as lead and sphalerite from multiple shafts until 1978, shaping the area's economic development for generations. The extractive activity left behind extensive underground networks that remained part of the landscape long afterward.

The Barbarakreuz, a stainless steel cross standing on the summit, honors local miners and their patron saint Barbara. This memorial reflects how mining shaped the identity and memory of the surrounding communities.

A 12-kilometer hiking trail called Bergbauwanderweg connects ten stations with educational displays and historical structures related to mining heritage. The trail guides visitors through the area and allows direct experience of the former mining infrastructure.

The former mining infrastructure was converted into a golf facility, with the main shaft tower now part of an 18-hole championship course. This creative reuse blends industrial heritage with modern recreation in an unexpected way.

GPS coordinates: 50.93155,7.21040

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27