Best forest trails in Jülich

Promising hike to the Sophienhöhe near Jülich in North Rhine-Westphalia This hike runs east of Jülich through the forest areas around and up to the Sophienhöhe. From there, there are beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the Hambach opencast lignite mine. Highlights: -View of the Hambach opencast mine - beautiful forest trails - Lindenberg Forest nature reserve

Popular loop trail near Juelich, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Sophienhoehe is a ridge heaped up from opencast mining waste, through which numerous hiking routes wind. Loop trail C leads up to the plateau defined by small valleys and hills and past the Juelicher Kopf. The Juelich head, formerly used as a vantage point, is now taken over by nature – sequoia trees, among other things, grow here. Highlights of the hike: - Juelich head - Sequoias - Ant castles

Idyllic circular hike in Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the relaxed hike through forest and meadows, you can discover not only great nature but also historical places such as the Kellenberger mill and the Kellenberg moated castle from the 15th and 16th centuries. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Great prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna

Panoramic circular hiking trail on the Sophienhöhe This hiking trail first leads through a beautiful beech forest, which is repeatedly criss-crossed by coniferous trees. Then it goes to the plateau. From there you have an impressive view of the Jülich Börde. The hike begins and ends at the parking lot at the grill hut, which can be rented from the town of Jülich.

Charming hike in Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia. A circular route through historic Jülich and its city history. It goes along the provost parish church, past the Hexenturm and along the promenade on the Rur. You can explore the Evangelical Christ Church and the citadel moat and there are opportunities to rest and eat. Highlights of the route: - Jülich Castle - Palace Square - Along the Rur - Ellebach Promenade

Great circular hike with great views This circular hiking trail leads straight to the plateau. There are a few benches waiting to rest and enjoy the view. In addition to beeches and Douglas firs on the north slope and oaks on the plateau, you can also discover walnuts, chestnuts and service trees here again and again.