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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

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Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

Hiking

4.6

(585)

Mountain biking

4.7

(185)

Cycling

4.2

(109)

Running

5.0

(7)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

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

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Tips

April 21, 2025

Hiking

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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October 12, 2021

Hiking

“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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March 1, 2018

Hiking

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

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

4.3

(4)

12

riders

#1.

Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Oberzier

28.9km

02:18

360m

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.5

(8)

13

riders

#2.

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Langerwehe

43.7km

03:04

390m

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate

5.0

(2)

8

riders

#3.

Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Rödingen

21.1km

02:02

430m

430m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Elevation 310 m

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

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