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

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

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Stone circle on the Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower at 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: August 10, 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

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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23.7 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 on Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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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

33.4 km

10.0 km

7.61 km

865 m

457 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (-10 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

11°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

February 13, 2024,Die Sophienhöhe im Februar

The gravel ride for March 17th from SVM/TVHST have already arrived
It was a nice, challenging route and always recommended, even in February 🚴🏾🌞😀

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March 23, 2025,1.RTF als Gravelride auf der Sophienhöhe

This time it was the long loop. The climbs were tough, and the downhills were sometimes dangerous due to the sandy and rocky terrain. I was constantly overtaken and, of course, came in last.

But as the only Ford rider with a regular cross bike, I'm now proud and happy.

"Yes, I can."

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February 15, 2025,Irrfahrt Sophie

Although I had saved the route beforehand, I kept getting off track and ended up going a bit off track. With the extensive network of paths on the mountain, it wasn't easy to get back on track. I found the place where the wild horses were grazing particularly impressive - it was just great. An unexpectedly exciting tour in temperatures …

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