Best trails near Rundturm am Westwall
4.4(8 reviews)
Rundturm am Westwall: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Rundturm am Westwall: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rundturm am Westwall are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·57.3 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrA scenic tour that mostly runs along the Rhine. The tour starts in Wesel and leads over the dyke to Bislich and Rees, always with a view of the Rhine. Shortly after Rees, you cross the Rhine for the first time in the direction of Niederdorf and continue from there to Xanten, where you can marvel at all sorts of Roman excavations and sights. Slowly you return to Wesel, taking the ferry across the Rhine again and then along the dyke back to the starting point.
- 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....
- 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:...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Rundturm am Westwall?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rundturm am Westwall is Xanten - Rees (Route 5), which has a 4.5 star rating from 3 reviews. This trail is 37.8 km long with an elevation gain of 574 m.
What is the longest trail near Rundturm am Westwall?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rundturm am Westwall is Die Schlössertour (Route 12). This trail is estimated to be 60.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rundturm am Westwall?
Rundturm am Westwall: With an ascent of 721 m, Die Schlössertour (Route 12) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Fahrradtour: Auf den Spuren der Römer with 654 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rundturm am Westwall?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rundturm am Westwall is Fahrradtour: Auf den Spuren der Römer with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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