In June 2024, a herd of Konik horses was introduced to the "Golden Meadow". Plans are in place to expand the area in the future so that further parts of the Sophienhöhe can be grazed year-round.

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March 12, 2025

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Konik wild horses. Free-roaming, visible with a little luck.

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1. Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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2. Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – View towards Jülich loop from Hambach

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3. View of Licher Lake – Pony Pond in the Eifel loop from Esch

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Elevation 300 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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

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Konik wild horses on the Sophienhöhe

1. Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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