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

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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

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

03:58

13.7km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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1.19 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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1.93 km

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3

2.59 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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4

2.64 km

View of Forschungszentrum Jülich

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5

3.37 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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4.42 km

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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4.45 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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The Sophienhöhe, also known as Monte Sophia, is a recultivated spoil heap created by the mining of lignite seams from the Hambach opencast mine.

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6.45 km

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

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Fixed the Hambacher First: aktion.campact.de/kohleaus/hambach-appell/teilnehmen?utm_campaign=%2Fkohleaus%2F&utm_medium=recommendation&utm_source=rec-lc&utm_term=inside_flow

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7.41 km

Sophienhöhe Forest Trails

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The hiking trails on Sophienhöhe are in very good condition. Mostly made of sand or gravel, which is very easy to walk on.

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

660 m

405 m

Surfaces

9.35 km

3.12 km

738 m

392 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 7 June

22°C

11°C

60 %

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