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Niederzier

Konik wild horses on the Sophienhöhe

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Konik wild horses on the Sophienhöhe

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Konik wild horses on the Sophienhöhe

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Location: Niederzier, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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January 31, 2026

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In June 2024, a herd of Konik horses was introduced to the "Golden Meadow". Plans are in place to expand the area in the future so that further parts of the Sophienhöhe can be grazed year-round.

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March 12, 2025

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Konik wild horses. Free-roaming, visible with a little luck.

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Niederzier, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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