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Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Goldene Aue loop from Merzenich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

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Merzenich

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Goldene Aue loop from Merzenich

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4.7

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Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Goldene Aue loop from Merzenich

03:18

40.1km

630m

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: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.18 km

Rather Hecke

Forest

13.0 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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17.1 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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19.3 km

Sophienhöhe Tree Circle

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Unfortunately, this hiking highlight is repeated several times. For the original, click here =>> komoot.com/de-de/highlight/205072

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20.7 km

Obersee at Sophienhöhe

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Sunset at the Obersee of the Sophienhöhe

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20.8 km

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

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Beautiful place

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21.3 km

Pony Pond in the Eifel

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lake for the ponies

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21.3 km

Goldene Aue

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A great place to linger and rest. You can also enjoy the peace and quiet here.

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26.8 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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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

9.72 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

15.7 km

5.57 km

950 m

312 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Goldene Aue loop from Merzenich

View of Forschungszentrum Jülich and Weisweiler Power Plant

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

Sophienhöhe Tree Circle

Obersee at Sophienhöhe

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

Pony Pond in the Eifel

Goldene Aue

Inselsee on the Sophienhöhe

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