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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

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

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

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

Hard

5.0

(1)

44

runners

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

02:02

17.9km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

945 m

View from Fürstenberg towards Birten

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Super view on the flat Lower Rhine

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2

1.06 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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1.55 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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2.83 km

In Der Hees Running and Outdoor Training Loop

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5

3.47 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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6

9.99 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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12.5 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

13.2 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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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

4.08 km

1.03 km

836 m

731 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

5.65 km

3.17 km

594 m

191 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

25°C

18°C

30 %

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