Best river trails in Xanten
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.3 (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...
- 4.0 (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...
- 2.9 (3)·Easy·49.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrRoute 11: Along the Rhine to Grieth Length: approx. 51 km Requirements: family-friendly, tarmac and paved cycle and hiking paths. Scenery: Rhine, lakes, villages, ferries Start/Finish: Tourist Information Xanten At the tourist information centre, turn right through the middle gate onto Klever Straße and continue until you reach the Klever Tor. Now turn right over the Nordwall and at the end of the road turn left to the roundabout and straight on along Wardter Straße to Xanten harbour....
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·112.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied and adventurous cycle tour near Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is part of a multi-day cycle tour. Day 5 Return journey to Wesel railway station 44 km / descent 450 m. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Cycling along the Rhine - Xanten North and South Seas
- Moderate·60.5 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrRoute 12: Castle tour Requirements: for experienced, asphalted and paved cycle and hiking trails. Scenery: Rhine, lakes, forest, ferries, nature reserve. Special feature: "Keer Tröch" ferry - Timetable: Palm Sunday to the end of September: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00-19.00; October: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00-18.00 Ferry "Rääße Pöntje" - Travelling times: Palm Sunday to the end of October:...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Xanten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Xanten is Xanten nach Zyfflich. This trail is estimated to be 112.2 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Xanten?
Xanten: With an ascent of 1,110 m, Niederrhein has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Xanten nach Zyfflich with 970 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Xanten?
The most popular and difficult river 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