Best moderate 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

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.