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Eisvogelsee – Sophienhöhe Forest Trails loop from Bettenhoven

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Eisvogelsee – Sophienhöhe Forest Trails loop from Bettenhoven

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Eisvogelsee – Sophienhöhe Forest Trails loop from Bettenhoven

02:30

8.88km

180m

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: May 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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20 m

Site of the Höllermühle Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The memorial stone to the Höllermühle is somewhat hidden at this location.
It was built in 1830 and was struck by lightning on March 22, 1983.

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4.58 km

Stunning trails

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Every single corner is unique. Sometimes surrounded by trees, sometimes by steppe.

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7.17 km

Secluded Pond in the Eifel

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful. In the middle of the hike.

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7.17 km

Eisvogelsee

Highlight • Lake

We weren't able to determine to what extent the kingfisher has actually settled here during our excursion through Sophienhöhe. But it's a nice little pond that's both beneficial to the …

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7.28 km

View of the Jülich-Zülpich Börde from Sophienhöhe

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Nice view, also reachable with a short walk

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7.29 km

Sophienhöhe Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

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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7.29 km

View of wind turbines in the Eifel

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After the steep zigzag climb from the former Höllermühle stand you will be rewarded with a bench with a super view!

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8.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

208 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

2.38 km

575 m

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Sunday 5 July

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