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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

Philosophers' Island – Heeswald Forest loop from Grenzdyck

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

Philosophers' Island – Heeswald Forest loop from Grenzdyck

Moderate

4.8

(31)

108

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Philosophers' Island – Heeswald Forest loop from Grenzdyck

02:30

9.40km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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Bus stop

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674 m

Philosophers' Island

Highlight • Lake

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

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686 m

Small Island in the Forest Pond

Highlight • Lake

3.24 km

Veener Weg

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The Veener Weg leads from the Schrammshof in the direction of Birten and is very nice to hike on. Asphalted in the first part, it continues in a varied way through forest and fields towards Birten.

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3.48 km

View of Stertmanns Feld

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A really nice hiking trail with views of the Lower Rhine landscape.

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4.16 km

Field cross near Xanten

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"O Lord, keep us from lightning and thunderstorms. Give the fruit a prosperity and a blessing forever."

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7.09 km

Ruins of the Luftmunitionsanstalt Xanten

Highlight • Historical Site

Is already impressive-spooky to look at ...
😯☠👻
And also how nature brings everything back ... 🌳🌲
Worth knowing:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftmunitionsanstalt_Xanten

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8.41 km

Heeswald Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Heeswald is very nice to hike through, but you should take the warning signs and prohibitions seriously and stay on the paths. There used to be an air force …

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9.12 km

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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9.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

1.48 km

640 m

242 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

3.21 km

1.20 km

848 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Philosophers' Island – Heeswald Forest loop from Grenzdyck

Philosophers' Island

Small Island in the Forest Pond

Veener Weg

View of Stertmanns Feld

Field cross near Xanten

Ruins of the Luftmunitionsanstalt Xanten

Heeswald Forest

Parking Lot at Xanten Circular Hiking Trails

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