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Goldene Aue – Wild horses at Sophienhöhe loop from An den Aspen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Jülich

Goldene Aue – Wild horses at Sophienhöhe loop from An den Aspen

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Goldene Aue – Wild horses at Sophienhöhe loop from An den Aspen

02:53

37.8km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Lindenberger Wald

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Start point

Train Station

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18.3 km

Rest Area by the Pond in the Eifel

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Up here you do not suspect a small lake it is very nicely laid out with benches to rest! The view from up here is just as good 👍

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19.3 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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19.8 km

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

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21.4 km

Findlingsdüne Viewpoint with Long Bench

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Here's another little highlight on the Sophienhöhen. Year of construction 2020/21
With a beautiful view and a long bench to rest on.
Children can run around on the sand hill.

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22.4 km

Viewpoint Goldene Aue (Sophienhöhe)

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Beautiful viewpoint with strong color contrast, depending on the light.
The cone, at the front left, is accessible. Really good panoramic view there.

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23.6 km

Goldene Aue

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A great place to linger and rest. You can also enjoy the peace and quiet here.

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24.5 km

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

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A natural herd of Konik horses has been living on the Golden Aue since June 13, 2024.

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25.9 km

View of the Jülicher Börde from Sophienhöhe

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Even if the "ascent" to the Sophienhöhe in warm weather is a bit sweaty, you will be rewarded with a great view.

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

7.15 km

1.56 km

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

8.58 km

4.99 km

4.50 km

1.22 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (-10 m)

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Thursday 21 May

27°C

9°C

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Goldene Aue – Wild horses at Sophienhöhe loop from An den Aspen

Rest Area by the Pond in the Eifel

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

Findlingsdüne Viewpoint with Long Bench

Viewpoint Goldene Aue (Sophienhöhe)

Goldene Aue

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

View of the Jülicher Börde from Sophienhöhe

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