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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Hees Forest near Xanten – View of Xanten Cathedral loop from Xanten

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Hees Forest near Xanten – View of Xanten Cathedral loop from Xanten

Easy

4

riders

Hees Forest near Xanten – View of Xanten Cathedral loop from Xanten

00:53

12.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.16 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

442 m

Round Tower on the West Wall (Xanten City Wall)

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful wall tower (Weberturm) is located on the corner of Westwall / Hagenbuschstraße and belongs to the park

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2

3.14 km

View from Fürstenberg towards Birten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super view on the flat Lower Rhine

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3

3.24 km

View of Birten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful environment which you just have to enjoy.

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4

4.11 km

Birten

Highlight • Settlement

5

5.37 km

View of Hees Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice piece of forest with a view

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6

6.61 km

Hees - Small Drop Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

7

9.46 km

Hees Forest near Xanten

Highlight • Forest

The Hees area is wonderfully varied. There are sunken paths, remnants of coppice, old trees - both deciduous and coniferous -, viewpoints and idyllic ponds.

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8

9.48 km

View of Xanten Cathedral

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Super nice view of the cathedral and with a clear view even further.

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B

12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.68 km

2.01 km

1.80 km

703 m

268 m

155 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

3.72 km

1.43 km

1.37 km

500 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

January 27, 2023,Bissel durch'n Busch

No time, so just quickly through the bush with a little bit of strength in places. A quick look at the Jewish cemetery.

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