Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 15, 2025

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9.11 km

View of the Eifel Plains

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Looking into the distance through the trees 👀

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9.11 km

Forest Trail in the Eifel

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nice trail section 👀

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10.2 km

Eisvogelsee

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Quiet not overflowing place to stay

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10.7 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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11.2 km

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

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Mega view from the Sophienhöhe

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12.8 km

Dirt trail in the Eifel

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nice trail section 👀

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13.4 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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For those interested!
Had not visited the Sophienhöhe for a while, in the nice weather today I went over it again and around the mine.

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15.9 km

View of the Eifel Plains with wind turbines

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

3.00 km

1.92 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.93 km

3.50 km

2.31 km

157 m

138 m

Elevation

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 December

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