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Licher See – Sophienhöhe Tree Circle loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Licher See – Sophienhöhe Tree Circle loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

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Licher See – Sophienhöhe Tree Circle loop from Wanderparkplatz Alt-Lich

01:25

11.7km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

3.06 km

Licher See

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The artificially created “lake” is also called “Licher See”.

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3.44 km

Steep Section with Wind Turbine Views

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The wide, gravelled paths are ideal for long MTB or trekking bike tours. Crunchy climbs and long descents can be planned well. The paths on the northwestern slope can be a little muddy in places (after long periods of rain).

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3.97 km

View of Jülicher Land and wind turbines

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View into the Rheinische Windradrevier

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3.99 km

View of Elsdorf

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Elsdorf is a rural community with city rights 30 kilometers west of Cologne between Bergheim and Jülich in the Rhenish lignite mining area. In the southwest, the urban area borders …

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5.94 km

Cairns on the Sophienhöhe

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Super nice cairns can be built here

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6.42 km

Celtic Tree Circle, Sophienhöhe

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A sign at the site explains that the Celts considered trees important living beings and attributed special properties to them. The Tree of Life Circle takes up this concept and …

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8.59 km

Trails on the Sophienhöhe

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There are great trails for hiking and cycling on the Sophienhöhe.

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9.06 km

View Towards Bedburg

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a wonderful place to take a break with a wonderful view

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

554 m

228 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.30 km

228 m

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Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

30 %

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