Best trail running trails in Xanten
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Explore the most popular trail running 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.
Top trails
- 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
- 4.9 (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
- 4.2 (3)·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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Xanten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Xanten is Xantener Nord- und Südsee. This trail is estimated to be 15.1 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Xanten?
Xanten: With an ascent of 247 m, Xantener Nord- und Südsee has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Xanten: Hees - Fürstenberg (A3) with 185 m of elevation gain.
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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