Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from LOFAR

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from LOFAR

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from LOFAR

03:04

10.7km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.92 km

View of Forschungszentrum Jülich and Weisweiler Power Plant

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The view is really great, even if today was unfortunately not inviting for a break

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3.70 km

Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

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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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5.17 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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6.22 km

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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6.94 km

View of Jülich

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Here in the lowlands the only mountain. Beautiful routes that are reminiscent of the Eifel.
From June, the Sophienhöhe is unfortunately populated by brakes.

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7.08 km

View of Stetternich and Jülich

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The now tall trees that were planted on the "Sophienhöhe" spoil heap as part of the recultivation project block hikers' clear views of the surrounding landscape on almost all trails. …

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8.53 km

Birkenallee Picnic Area

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Nice place to take a little break. Newly built in 2020, the table and benches offer space for several people.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

229 m

121 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

1.95 km

976 m

396 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

11°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2021,Spatzwandern auf Sophiehöhe

The Sophienhöhe, also known as Monte Sophia, is a recultivated waste dump created by the mining of lignite seams from the Hambach opencast mine. NHN lies. From: Wikipedia

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