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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Wesel
Xanten

Hollow Way at Heesberg – Philosophers' Island loop from Grenzdyck

Easy

4.7

(15)

40

hikers

Hollow Way at Heesberg – Philosophers' Island loop from Grenzdyck

01:01

3.75km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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291 m

Parking Lot at Xanten Circular Hiking Trails

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Parking near the main road, leads directly into the beautiful forest

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355 m

Hollow Way at Heesberg

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A beautiful ravine on the Heesberg, which is also really fun on a gravel bike.
There are also a few meters of elevation gain to be gained 💪😀

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513 m

Beautiful photo motif through the moss and the mushrooms on the stump 😊

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1.36 km

Bench with a view of the forest

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Possibility to take a break and enjoy the beautiful nature 🍀

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1.72 km

Here you can have a wonderful punch and let your gaze wander (there is no other bench on the tour either, I don't think so ...).

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1.94 km

Luftmunitionsanstalt Xanten Bunkers

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Interesting story 😯:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftmunitionsanstalt_Xanten
And also to see how nature takes everything back ... 😯🌳🌲


Spooky 👻☠ -recommendable 👌🏼

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3.07 km

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3.08 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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3.75 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

251 m

215 m

188 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

467 m

188 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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