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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hambach Lake – Sophienhöhe loop from Stetternich

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hambach Lake – Sophienhöhe loop from Stetternich

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Hambach Lake – Sophienhöhe loop from Stetternich

00:58

8.37km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Lindenberger Wald

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Start point

Parking

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3.94 km

Entrance to Nebentrail – Römerstraße Via Belgica

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here it goes directly from the parking lot to the side trail 👍👀💨

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4.86 km

Hambach Lake

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The Hambach opencast mine is located in the Rhenish lignite mining area, between Jülich and Elsdorf. The pit is currently approximately 350 meters deep. Part of the overburden has been and is being piled up to form an artificial mountain approximately 200 meters high, which is continuously being recultivated – the Sophienhöhe. The extensive site features a well-signposted network of trails leading through diverse landscapes: forests, small lakes, sand dunes, and heathland.

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5.59 km

Hambach Trailhead (Hambach Hiking Car Park)

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Large hiking car park with a hut and children's playground.
There are some information boards about Sophienhöhe here. With a bit of luck, the displays also contain a hiking map of the area, which is quite extensive. There are also information brochures about the Sophienhöhe nature trail. Interesting for young and old!

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6.51 km

Shelter in Lindenberger Wald Nature Reserve

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Here, if you look closely, the trees will smile at you as you walk past. 🙂

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7.15 km

Sophienhöhe

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Always nice ❤

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8.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

922 m

432 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

1.80 km

1.05 km

392 m

347 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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12°C

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