Best trails near Sophienhöhe

Varied 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.

Panoramic hike to the Sophienhöhe near Jülich in North Rhine-Westphalia To the east of Jülich, this hike leads through the wooded areas around and up to Sophienhöhe. From there, there are beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the Hambach open-cast lignite mine. Highlights: -view of the Hambach open-cast mine - Beautiful forest paths - Lindenberg Forest nature reserve

Popular circular hiking trail near Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Sophienhöhe is a ridge formed from open-cast mining spoil, through which numerous hiking routes wind. Circular trail C leads up to the plateau, which is characterised by small valleys and hills, and past the Jülicher Kopf. Formerly used as a lookout point, the Jülicher Kopf is now taken over by nature - redwood trees grow here, among other things. Highlights of the hike: - Jülicher Kopf - Sequoias - Ant castles

Beautiful circular hiking trail through the most recent recultivation area of the Sophienhöhe. This circular hiking trail has some scenic highlights. Some of the plantings along the route were only planted in the 1990s. On the "Höller Horn", for example, nutrient-poor sand, clayey material and gravel were deliberately dumped. No vegetation was planted here and the area was left in its natural state, allowing valuable succession areas to develop. Due to human influence, these are otherwise...

Challenging 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

Annual 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...

Panoramic circular trail in Hambach Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Sophienhöhe is an artificially created plateau and is part of the Hambach open-cast mine. Lignite is mined here for the Weisweiler power station. The route leads through the redwood forest to beautiful vantage points. At the highest point of the hike - the Sophienhöhe (302 metres above sea level) with the Römerturm observation tower - you can enjoy magnificent views. The route continues past the monument to St. Barbara,...

Great circular hiking trail with magnificent views This circular hiking trail leads straight to the plateau. There are a few benches to rest on and enjoy the view. In addition to beeches and Douglas firs on the northern slope and oaks on the plateau, you can also discover walnuts, chestnuts and spirelings.