Best forest trails in Xanten
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Xanten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (24)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly and charming hiking trail in Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful hiking trail that leads around the Xantener Südsee lake. It offers many beautiful views. In summer, you can use the bathing beach. You can also enjoy other activities at the Südsee. More information can be found on the website at www.xanten.de/de/tix/naturbad-xantener-suedsee. Highlights of the tour: - Great views of the Xantener Südsee - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.4 (19)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrFamily-friendly and refreshing hiking and running trail in Wardt, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful tour that leads around the Xanten North and South Lakes. Many leisure activities are available there. Highlights of the tour: - Super views on and around the Xanten North and South Lakes - Local flora and fauna - Wonderful natural landscapes
- 4.1 (31)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail in the Hees forest near Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia In the south of Xanten, this hiking trail runs through the Hees forest, taking you along shady forest paths and covering a few metres in altitude. Highlights: - Beautiful forest paths near Xanten - Hiking on the Philosophers' Trail - View of the Tacke Ley
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular tour in Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful excursion takes you around the Xanten North Sea. The route is easy to walk and is suitable for the whole family. Swimming in the natural swimming pool with a sheltered swimming area and many water sports and other activities round off the tour. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Xanten North Sea - Wonderful views - Vynen harbour - Lido in Wardt
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·31.7 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrScenic, natural cycle tour near Xanten in North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful cycle tour leads along the Rhine and offers beautiful views of the region time and again. From Xanten, you cycle along the dyke to the Auesee lake. The route then passes through the town of Wesel via Lippedorf to the Lippeaue nature reserve. You cycle back to the left bank of the Rhine via the impressive Wesel Rhine Bridge. The route now continues with the theme of "nature": the Bislicher Insel nature reserve...
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·37.8 km·Est. 9–10 hrPopular and scenic cycle tour near Xanten in North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic cycle tour starts at Xanten Cathedral. You first cross the Rhine on the cycle and passenger ferry to reach Bislich. The route then crosses the dyke and fields to Rees. There, the Planet Trail takes you to the sculpture park, which is well worth seeing. The ferry takes you to the left bank of the Rhine to the "Reeserschanz" and from here through beautiful fields and meadows back to the starting point of the...
- 4.4 (2)·Easy·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts near the Birten amphitheatre in Birten, which is located on the old Rhine lake. The path leads into the Hees forest. On the way, you pass St Joseph's Hospital. The hike is named after some of the hills it passes along the way, including the Heesberg and the Fürstenberg. They are only 75 metres high, so you don't have to worry about the difference in altitude.
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrStarting point at the Bislich ferry, where you can also park your car. A footpath initially leads along the Rhine, but then ends at a fence. However, you can bypass the electric fence via the embankment and continue walking. The path can be recognised as a narrow trail. Further fences follow, which always go right up to the embankment, but you can avoid them by crossing the large stones.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·53.9 km·Est. 11–12 hrStage 15 of the Rhine Cycle Route (D-Route 8). The last section of the Rhine Cycle Route takes you from the historic "Roman, cathedral and Siegfried city" of Xanten to Kleve, where the Rhine comes to an end after more than 1000 kilometres. The last section of the long-distance cycle route is characterised by the romantic idyll of the Lower Rhine with its abundance of nature and several nature reserves. Highlights: - Reeser Schanz nature reserve - Grieherorter Altrhein nature reserve - Dyke...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Xanten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Xanten is Xanten nach Zyfflich. This trail is estimated to be 112.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Xanten?
Xanten: With an ascent of 970 m, Xanten nach Zyfflich has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Xanten nach Haltern am See with 931 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Xanten?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Xanten is Xanten nach Zyfflich with a 1.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Prekkesee
- Xantener Südsee
- St. Willibrord
- Heesberg
- Fürstenberg
- LVR-Archäologischer Park Xanten
- Franciscan Church
- Römische Thermen
- Artenschutzturm Bislicher Insel
- Wolfsberg
- Xantener Nordsee
- Inselgarten der Genossenschaft Inselbrot Wardt
- Bahnhofsgebäude Marienbaum
- Rundturm am Westwall
- Küsterei
- Xanten Cathedral
- Nibelungen Express Xanten
- Scheune am Goertzhof
- Meersenhof
- ev. Kirche Düsterfeld