A successful example of successful recultivation / renaturation in the course of brown coal opencast mining: the former waste dump has now become a destination for excursions.

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The types and calendar segments in the "Celtic Tree Circle"

Apple tree (December 23rd to January 1st and June 25th to July 4th)
Fir (January 2nd to 11th and July …

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January 28, 2018

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A circle with many different tree species in the smallest space. Need to grow something but still nice.

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Best Hikes to Celtic Tree Circle, Sophienhöhe

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1. Findling Park Eifel – Wild horses at Sophienhöhe loop from Esch

14.7km

04:28

470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Inselsee at Sophienhöhe – Island Lake at Sophienhöhe loop from Hambach

26.5km

07:26

500m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Inselsee at Sophienhöhe – Rest Area by the Lake loop from Stetternich

14.2km

04:10

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Niederzier, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Celtic Tree Circle, Sophienhöhe

1. Findling Park Eifel – Wild horses at Sophienhöhe loop from Esch

2. Inselsee at Sophienhöhe – Island Lake at Sophienhöhe loop from Hambach

3. Inselsee at Sophienhöhe – Rest Area by the Lake loop from Stetternich

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