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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Philosophers' Island

North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

Philosophers' Island

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Philosophers' Island

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Location: Xanten, Kreis Wesel, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Lalifin

December 26, 2016

Hiking

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

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Jörg

October 7, 2018

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very nice short hike with beautiful mixed forest.

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Schmeink

March 17, 2019

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Is a very nice circuit on the wet meadows area over. In summer we will certainly repeat this.

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Elevation 30 m

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Friday 15 May

14°C

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68 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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