The forestry recultivation of the Sophienhöhe began as early as 1988, and has long since become a local recreation area. Around 90% of the area is wooded and managed, with many small clearings and several small ponds scattered throughout.

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Very nice and varied landscaped afforestation.

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

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