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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Niederzier

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Pony Pond in the Eifel loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Niederzier

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Pony Pond in the Eifel loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Pony Pond in the Eifel loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

04:25

14.6km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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5.79 km

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

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Beautiful place

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6.03 km

Konik wild horses on the Sophienhöhe

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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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6.08 km

View of the Hambach open-cast mine and the power station

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The Hambach open-cast mine was opened in 1978 near the Niederzier district of Hambach. At its peak, the mine, which at times reached depths of up to 411 meters, extracted …

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6.25 km

Wild horses (Koniks) on Sophienhöhe

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In June 2024, the "Golden Meadow" on the reclaimed Sophienhöhe received a herd of Konik horses. The project is being scientifically monitored, including biomonitoring and collaboration with nature conservation organizations, …

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6.29 km

Pony Pond in the Eifel

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lake for the ponies

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6.35 km

Wild horses

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Sophienhöhe, super tour. Wild horses, ducks, wild ducks, fish ponds and many more. Beautiful hiking route at the open-cast mine. Ideal with dog, bike or children. Various routes are walkable.

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6.77 km

Konik Ponies in the Wild Meadow

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The horses were released there on June 14, 2024. The area up there is very beautiful anyway with the wild meadow and the many brooms and the horses are supposed to keep it that way

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8.78 km

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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11.4 km

Viewpoint

14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

958 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

5.25 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Pony Pond in the Eifel loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

Konik wild horses on the Sophienhöhe

View of the Hambach open-cast mine and the power station

Wild horses (Koniks) on Sophienhöhe

Pony Pond in the Eifel

Wild horses

Konik Ponies in the Wild Meadow

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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