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Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich Nord

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

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Jülich

Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich Nord

Hard

4.8

(51)

487

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Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich Nord

05:13

52.3km

1,270m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15 m for 9 m

After 52.4 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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19.9 km

Sophienhöhe

Forest

20.5 km

Sophienhöhe Tree Circle

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Unfortunately, this hiking highlight is repeated several times. For the original, click here =>> komoot.com/de-de/highlight/205072

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23.7 km

Hambach-Blick

Viewpoint

25.6 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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34.9 km

View of the Pond and Wild Horses in the Eifel

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36.9 km

Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe

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From the hill there is a wide panoramic view of the plain where the mighty columns of water vapor from several power plants are striking.

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43.1 km

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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43.1 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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44.9 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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45.6 km

Viewpoint

52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

6.31 km

1.76 km

737 m

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

9.76 km

7.61 km

865 m

457 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (-10 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich Nord

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

Sophienhöhe Tree Circle

Inselsee on the Sophienhöhe

View of the Pond and Wild Horses in the Eifel

Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

View of Forschungszentrum Jülich and Weisweiler Power Plant

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