“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to erect“ their ”cross at this point. (...) These crossroads were erected as visible signs and attract …

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daha

March 1, 2018

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The old summit cross marked long years
a high point of the Sophienhöhe.

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JakobusPilger

April 21, 2025

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During a period of reclamation, this point on the artificial mountain "Sophienhöhe" (a spoil heap from an open-cast mine) was the highest point, and a summit cross was erected here …

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2. Höller Horn Observation Tower – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Merzenich

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3. Stone Compass Rest Area – Höller Horn Observation Tower loop from Buir

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Elevation 310 m

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Sunday 15 March

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60 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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

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Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

1. Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Güsten

2. Höller Horn Observation Tower – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Merzenich

3. Stone Compass Rest Area – Höller Horn Observation Tower loop from Buir

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