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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Niederzier

Lake on Sophienhöhe – Hambach Lake loop from Niederzier

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Niederzier

Lake on Sophienhöhe – Hambach Lake loop from Niederzier

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4.7

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221

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Lake on Sophienhöhe – Hambach Lake loop from Niederzier

01:20

5.18km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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122 m

Lake Niederzier

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The small lake is the product of extensive recultivation measures at the lignite mine Hambach.

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239 m

Lake on Sophienhöhe

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Nice little lake where dogs can also take a swim

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2.09 km

Photo: Tobias Vollmer, CC BY-SA, Eifel Tourismus GmbH
The northern region in the district of Düren is a clear example of the far-reaching landscape and structural change caused by opencast mining.

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2.41 km

Stag Beetle Habitat

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Nice that you give such animals a habitat...
Interesting to see.🐾

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2.83 km

Sophiehöhe Parking Area

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Large free parking lot, also suitable for camper vans. There is a playground, tables with benches and a shelter. There are also some information boards here. Perfect for starting.

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2.86 km

Large hiking car park with a hut and children's playground.
There are some information boards about Sophienhöhe here. With a bit of luck, the displays also contain a hiking map …

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3.59 km

Hambach Lake

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The Hambach opencast mine is located in the Rhenish lignite mining area, between Jülich and Elsdorf. The pit is currently approximately 350 meters deep. Part of the overburden has been …

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5.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.62 km

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.01 km

239 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

86 %

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