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

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Langerwehe

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

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

03:30

48.9km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 201 m

After 48.7 km for 201 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.7 km

Burg Obbendorf

Highlight • Castle

The oldest parts of the Niederungsburg made of brick are its gate tower and the foundations, which date from the end of the 13th / beginning of the 14th century. …

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18.5 km

Inselsee on the Sophienhöhe

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be sure to take mosquito repellent, you will be eaten at the right time of year ...

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22.7 km

Celtic Tree Circle, Sophienhöhe

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A sign at the site explains that the Celts considered trees important living beings and attributed special properties to them. The Tree of Life Circle takes up this concept and …

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23.4 km

Sophienhöhe

Forest

24.2 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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25.6 km

Viewpoint

26.3 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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30.2 km

Hambach Castle

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In 1280 the former castle was built by Count Walram von Jülich. 1512 it burned down after a powder explosion, but was rebuilt and expanded by Duke Johann. Duke Wilhelm …

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34.6 km

Rur in Pierer Forest

Highlight (Segment) • River

Here the Rur flows a little more calmly and you can relax a little. The Rur meadows offer a little variety. The path is natural but is easy to cycle …

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48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

9.36 km

7.59 km

3.05 km

1.81 km

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

9.59 km

8.27 km

4.78 km

1.43 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

23°C

13°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 21, 2024,Römerturm auf der Sophienhöhe – Aussichtspunkt Runde von Langerwehe

Bike tour from Echtz to Sophienhöhe. It is a beautiful bike 🚲 and hiking route 🥾 with the viewing platform with a view of the Jülich Research Center. Back past Niederzier-Hambach Castle and along the Ruhr to Echtz.⛺️

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