Best lake trails in Niederzier
4.4(48 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake trails near Niederzier with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.2 (19)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hiking trail through the oldest cultivation areas of the Sophienhöhe. The hike begins with a leisurely ascent to Sophienhöhe. However, this soon becomes steeper and leads directly to the plateau, where great panoramic views open up. Finally, you cross the plateau to the "Steinstraßer Wall", the highest point of the Sophienhöhe.
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike on the Sophienhöhe The hike starts at the hikers' car park. It offers great views of the surrounding countryside, but this comes at a price as the route can be quite steep in places. The higher you go in this terrain, the younger the recultivation and the more barren the landscape becomes.
- 3.6 (4)·Hard·24.9 km·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging and varied hiking and running circuit in Niederzier, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful tour leads from the car park on the Sophienhöhe nature adventure trail once around it. There are many beautiful things to experience and explore. Beautiful views will also accompany you. Highlights of the tour: - Interesting views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Sophienhöhe
- 4.1 (10)·Hard·28.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrAnnual running event in the Rhenish lignite mining region in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Monte Sophie mountain run leads up to the Sophienhöhen and past several sights that can be found in the area of the former Hambach open-cast lignite mine. The first and last kilometres are on asphalt, otherwise the route is on firm gravel paths. The varied gradients are sometimes gentle and sometimes very steep, so there is never a dull moment. A very beautiful route, both as a walk or run, with many...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort hike on the site of the former open-cast mining area This hike leads along the border of the "old" and the "new" forest. Unlike trails A-F, the route leads onto the former open-cast mine site. A large meadow downhill is ideal for tobogganing in winter and relaxing in summer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Niederzier?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Niederzier is Monte Sophia - 28,1km. This trail is estimated to be 28.2 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Niederzier?
Niederzier: With an ascent of 725 m, Sophienhöhe has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Monte Sophia - 28,1km with 475 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Niederzier?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Niederzier is Sophienhöhe with a 3.6-star rating from 4 reviews.