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Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Stetternich

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Stetternich

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Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe – Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe loop from Stetternich

00:43

7.09km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

256 m

Start at the car park with good signage.

Highlight • Parking

2

1.92 km

View of the Rhenish Lignite Mining Area

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nice view into the distance 👍👀💨

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3

2.70 km

Eifel Hedgerows

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A very nice view.

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3.55 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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3.59 km

Sophienhöhe Lookout Tower

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Rest area with view and tower

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5.18 km

Römerturm Viewpoint

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7

5.31 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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7.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

1.94 km

392 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

33 %

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