Best long trails in Niederzier
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Explore the most popular long 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·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hiking trail through the oldest cultivation areas of the Sophienhöhe. The hike begins with a leisurely ascent to the Sophienhöhe. However, this soon becomes steeper and leads directly to the plateau, where great panoramic views open up. Finally it goes over the plateau to the "Steinstrasser Wall", the highest point of the Sophienhöhe.
- 3.6 (4)·Hard·15.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging and varied hiking and running circuit in Niederzier, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice tour leads from the parking lot on the nature trail Sophienhöhe once around this. There are so many beautiful things to experience and explore there. Beautiful views will also accompany you. Highlights of the tour: - Interesting prospects - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Sophienhöhe
- 4.1 (10)·Hard·17.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrAnnual running event in the Rhenish lignite mining area in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Monte Sophie mountain run leads 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 kilometers are on asphalt, otherwise it is on solid gravel paths. The varied gradients are sometimes shallow and sometimes very steep, so you won't get bored. A very nice route, both as a hike or running route, with many interesting...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular route in the Hambach Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Sophienhöhe is an artificially created plateau and is part of the Hambach opencast mine. Lignite for the Weisweiler power plant is mined here. The route leads through the mammoth forest to beautiful vantage points. At the highest point of the hike - on the Sophienhöhe (302 m) with the Römerturm lookout tower, you can enjoy wonderful views. We continue past the monument to St. Barbara, the patron saint of mountain...
- Moderate·49.5 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hrOfficial route of the RTF. This RTF route near Oberzier offers racing cyclists a good training round through the Jülicher Börde. The route leads mainly on quiet, asphalted side roads through a wide, open agricultural landscape. Here you can collect kilometers at a steady pace, interrupted by a few short climbs that provide variety during training. You can work on your form undisturbed along the fields of sugar beet or grain. The route is clearly geared towards road cycling.