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

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

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

Moderate

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

01:14

11.1km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Fürstenberg

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1.19 km

Gothic Memorial Cross

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Copy of a Gothic memorial cross from 1414.
The original is in the magazine in the Archaeological Park in Xanten.
Further information can be found on the information board on site

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1.30 km

View from Fürstenberg towards Birten

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Super view on the flat Lower Rhine

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6.15 km

Scenic Forest Path

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Beautiful path through the forest, which is easy to drive despite the loose ground.

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6.84 km

Philosophers' Island

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Looks different in every season (logical), and is always worth a look. Nice walk in the forest parking lot nearby

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8.55 km

Hees Forest near Xanten

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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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8.58 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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10.4 km

View of Xanten Cathedral from Fürstenberg

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Whether in bad weather or in good weather, it is a nice eye-catcher when you walk out of the forest towards Xanten.

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10.7 km

Tree-lined avenue on the Fürstenberg

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Great view

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

2.20 km

1.22 km

241 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

4.48 km

1.11 km

697 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 18 October

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

Gothic Memorial Cross

View from Fürstenberg towards Birten

Scenic Forest Path

Philosophers' Island

Hees Forest near Xanten

View of Xanten Cathedral

View of Xanten Cathedral from Fürstenberg

Tree-lined avenue on the Fürstenberg

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