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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

Moderate

4.3

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

02:02

17.9km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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3.45 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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4.00 km

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

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5.99 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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7.48 km

Stone Compass Rest Area

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In the case that the GPS hangs at Komoot, one can orient oneself here again ;-)

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8.30 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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10.9 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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11.7 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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12.2 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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17.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.43 km

7.80 km

561 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

38°C

23°C

27 %

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

Stone Compass Rest Area

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

Viewpoint Goldene Aue (Sophienhöhe)

Celtic Tree Circle, Sophienhöhe

Findlingsdüne Viewpoint with Long Bench

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