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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

Hard

4.5

(2)

9

riders

Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

02:58

48.1km

310m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Uedemer Hochwald

Hohe Ley, Wesendonker Abzugsgraben, Urselmanns Ley, Tacke Ley

Grenzdyck

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.01 km

Dassendaler Weg Sunken Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful Hohlweg ... and if you are traveling in the other direction, then the pedals must be kicked vigorously 🚲😅

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2

3.69 km

Sonsbecker Schweiz Scenic Country Roads

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Great view from up there (worth it) 😉

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17.9 km

Römisches Übungslager

Archaeological Site

4

24.2 km

Avenue Cycle Path Between Kalkar and Xanten

Highlight • Cycleway

Very nice cycle path between Xanten and just past Marienbaum. After that you should follow the red cycle path signs to Kalkar and not turn immediately left onto the cycle path next to the main road.

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5

27.1 km

Former Xanten–Kleve Railway Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Super baller track, always straight ahead

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6

28.9 km

View of Xanten Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Xanten Cathedral is already visible from afar.

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7

30.3 km

Historic old town of Xanten

Highlight • Historical Site

Xanten is a beautiful historic city. The Gothic House is one of the oldest buildings in Xanten, built in 1540 as a trading house, and presents itself again in its …

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8

34.6 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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35.2 km

Die Hees

Forest

44.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11

45.0 km

Sonsbecker Schweiz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful and varied landscape.

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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

16.8 km

7.30 km

3.72 km

2.09 km

691 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

16.8 km

9.14 km

1.50 km

1.03 km

594 m

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