Bergehalde Carl-Alexander from Baesweiler

Challenging climb with beautiful and expansive views... but a tyre size of at least 28mm is recommended and then you have to take it easy too. The climb starts with a narrow and gently ascending paved path with 3 hairpin bends - there is a chance of hikers or people pushing bikes here - followed by a flat section. After the red building (restaurant), turn right into the forest where the gravel starts. The path is well-maintained but has a lot of loose gravel which is sometimes rough. However, it is easy to see where it is tighter. In the first section, there are also some hefty thresholds that act as water barriers. Further on, however, the path gets a lot better and the thresholds disappear.
From the start it goes up nicely, then levels off and a second, even steeper section follows. After this, it's time to relax on an almost flat section after which the gravel changes into well-laid cobblestones... which is necessary because the last part is really steep with the slope continuing until a few metres before the end. You end up on a plateau with a viewing platform offering wide views. Incidentally, there are also regular good views along the way. In the descent - on the same road - the credo is to take it easy because of the loose road surface and speed bumps. Despite the technically challenging aspects, it is still a very pleasant climb because of the special environment and the beautiful views.