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Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Güsten

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Germany

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Jülich

Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Güsten

Hard

4.7

(131)

421

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Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Güsten

04:20

42.8km

1,170m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.2 km for 128 m

After 22.4 km for 128 m

After 34.1 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.52 km

Viewpoint

6.48 km

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

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Fixed the Hambacher First: aktion.campact.de/kohleaus/hambach-appell/teilnehmen?utm_campaign=%2Fkohleaus%2F&utm_medium=recommendation&utm_source=rec-lc&utm_term=inside_flow

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8.28 km

Sophienhöhe

Forest

9.71 km

Stone Compass Rest Area

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In the case that the GPS hangs at Komoot, one can orient oneself here again ;-)

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10.6 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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20.6 km

View of the Jülicher Börde from Sophienhöhe

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Even if the "ascent" to the Sophienhöhe in warm weather is a bit sweaty, you will be rewarded with a great view.

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27.6 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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29.5 km

Findlingsdüne Viewpoint with Long Bench

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Here's another little highlight on the Sophienhöhen. Year of construction 2020/21
With a beautiful view and a long bench to rest on.
Children can run around on the sand hill.

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30.6 km

Viewpoint Goldene Aue (Sophienhöhe)

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Beautiful viewpoint with strong color contrast, depending on the light.
The cone, at the front left, is accessible. Really good panoramic view there.

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32.8 km

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

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A natural herd of Konik horses has been living on the Golden Aue since June 13, 2024.

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

1.23 km

368 m

225 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

14.2 km

1.68 km

1.63 km

365 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Stone Compass Rest Area – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Güsten

View of Sophienhöhe and the Inden open‑pit mine

Stone Compass Rest Area

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

View of the Jülicher Börde from Sophienhöhe

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

Findlingsdüne Viewpoint with Long Bench

Viewpoint Goldene Aue (Sophienhöhe)

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

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