Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – View of Stetternich and Jülich loop from LOFAR

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – View of Stetternich and Jülich loop from LOFAR

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – View of Stetternich and Jülich loop from LOFAR

03:04

10.8km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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2.92 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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3.70 km

Old Summit Cross of Sophienhöhe

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During a period of reclamation, this point on the artificial mountain "Sophienhöhe" (a spoil heap from an open-cast mine) was the highest point, and a summit cross was erected here …

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5.17 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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6.23 km

Artificial Nesting Tree Trunks on Sophienhöhe

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Located on a small hill with a view of the silver lake

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6.24 km

The forestry recultivation of the Sophienhöhe began as early as 1988, and has long since become a local recreation area. Around 90% of the area is wooded and managed, with many small clearings and several small ponds scattered throughout.

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6.96 km

View of Jülich

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Here in the lowlands the only mountain. Beautiful routes that are reminiscent of the Eifel.
From June, the Sophienhöhe is unfortunately populated by brakes.

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7.10 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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8.55 km