Island Lake at Sophienhöhe – Rest Area by the Lake loop from LOFAR
Island Lake at Sophienhöhe – Rest Area by the Lake loop from LOFAR
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Island Lake at Sophienhöhe – Rest Area by the Lake loop from LOFAR
02:28
8.95km
160m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 17, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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5.32 km
Inselsee on the Sophienhöhe
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5.51 km
Island Lake at Sophienhöhe
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5.51 km
Pond with Water Lilies
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5.52 km
Rest Area by the Lake
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From here you have a beautiful view over the lake. The place is coveted.
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5.91 km
Sophienhöhe
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6.21 km
Soil Exhibit at Hambach Open-Cast Mine
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At peak times, the up to 411 meter deep opencast mine produced so much lignite for the company's own power plants that …
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6.36 km
Soil Display and Rock Pile on Sophienhöhe
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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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6.90 km
Hambach Trailhead (Hambach Hiking Car Park)
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There are some information boards about Sophienhöhe here. With a bit of luck, the displays also contain a hiking map …
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8.95 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.85 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.28 km
3.13 km
476 m
< 100 m
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