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

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

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

Easy

4.9

(26)

riders

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

01:51

23.1km

200m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.51 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

View of Xanten Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.78 km

Forest Drop Near Old Building (Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf)

Highlight • MTB Park

At this point there is a nice drop in a direction from north to south.

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4.29 km

Birch Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Tasty calf biter. Are there still more paths around it (I have not driven).

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6.74 km

View of Hees Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice piece of forest with a view

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9.98 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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11.6 km

Die Hees

Forest

12.0 km

Abandoned Bunkers (No Entry)

Highlight • Monument

Interesting forest with height difference and some military remains.

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14.0 km

Viewpoint with bench overlooking the valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

For a tour break, a nice place with seating and views.

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17.7 km

Hees - Small Drop Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

23.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

3.26 km

3.12 km

1.44 km

785 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

6.79 km

3.26 km

1.91 km

557 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

20°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 21, 2022,Spätsommer-Frühtour fürs MTB im Heesberg-Wald

There is a lot to experience and discover around Xanten by bike. Best for the city bike or the trekking bike. For fans of full-suspension driving, there is an option for a little driving pleasure on the Heesberg - e.g. before the leisurely tour: the often sandy paths and the vegetation are reminiscent of the coast and dune area. At …

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