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·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly and charming hiking trail in Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful hiking trail that leads once around the Xantener Südsee. There are many beautiful views there. In the summer time you can use the bathing beach. You can also use other activities at the South Seas. 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·9.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrFamily-friendly and refreshing hiking and jogging trail in Wardt, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful tour that takes you around the Xanten North and South Seas. There are many leisure activities available there. Highlights of the tour: - Great views of and around the Xanten North and South Seas - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.1 (31)·Easy·4.1 mi·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 and goes along shady forest paths and covers a few meters in altitude. Highlights: - beautiful forest paths near Xanten - Hiking on the Philosophenweg - View of the Tacke Ley
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop 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. Bathing in the natural pool with a protected swimming area and many water sports and other offers round off the tour. There are places to stop. Highlights of the tour: - Xanten North Sea - Wonderful views - Port of Vynen - Lido in Wardt
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·19.7 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPromising, natural cycle tour near Xanten in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful cycle tour leads along the Rhine and always offers beautiful views of the region. From Xanten it goes along the dike to the Auesee. It now goes through the city of Wesel via Lippedorf to the NSG Lippeaue. You cycle back to the left bank of the Rhine over the imposing Wesel Rhine bridge. Now we continue with the topic "nature": the nature reserve of the Bislicher Insel also promises wonderful discoveries for...
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·23.5 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular and promising bike tour near Xanten in North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic cycle tour starts at Xanten Cathedral. First you cross the Rhine with the bicycle and passenger ferry to get to Bislich. Then it goes over the dike and fields to Rees. There you can take the planet path 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·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts near the Birtener Amphiteathre in Birten, which is located on the old Rhine lake. The path leads into the Hees forest. On the way you pass the Sankt-Josephs-Hospital. The hike is named after some of the hills it passes along the way, including the Heesberg and the Fürstenberg. They are only 75m high, so there is no need to worry about the height difference.
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrStarting point at the Bislicher ferry, you can also park your car there. a footpath initially leads along the Rhine, but then ends at a fence. But you can bypass the electric fence over the embankment and continue walking. The path can be recognized as a narrow beaten path. There are more fences that always go up to the embankment, but you can avoid the large stones.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·33.5 mi·Est. 11–12 hrStage 15 of the Rhine Cycle Route (D-Route 8). The last section of the Rhine Cycle Path leads from the historic "Roman, Cathedral and Siegfried City" of Xanten to Kleve, where the Rhine comes to an end after more than 1000km. The last part of the long-distance cycle path is characterized by the romantic idyll of the Lower Rhine with lots of nature and several nature reserves. Highlights: - Reeser Schanz nature reserve - Grieherorter Altrhein nature reserve - Foreland of the dike near...
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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 69.7 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Xanten?
Xanten: With an ascent of 3,182 ft, 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 3,054 ft 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