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North Rhine-Westphalia

Island Lake at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from LOFAR

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Island Lake at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from LOFAR

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Island Lake at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from LOFAR

07:47

28.7km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

Stations of the Cross on Sophienhöhe

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

In the spirit of the peace movement and as a protest against the destruction of the environment, on Good Friday 1983 the pastor Josef Jansen from the parish of St. …

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2

4.90 km

Island Lake at Sophienhöhe

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Beautiful to cool off the dogs and to pause and enjoy nature through the 2 Beiner. Beautiful corner.

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3

4.91 km

Rest Area by the Lake

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A rest area by the lake with a table and benches.
From here you have a beautiful view over the lake. The place is coveted.

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4

6.44 km

View of Forschungszentrum Jülich

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5

6.49 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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7.15 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

7.89 km

View of Stetternich and Jülich

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The now tall trees that were planted on the "Sophienhöhe" spoil heap as part of the recultivation project block hikers' clear views of the surrounding landscape on almost all trails. …

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21.0 km

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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21.0 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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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

886 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

7.75 km

3.49 km

1.01 km

454 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Friday 22 May

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