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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Sonsbeck

Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Sonsbeck

Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

Hard

5.0

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Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

03:04

49.4km

360m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nördlicher Tüschenwald

Uedemer Hochwald

Hohe Ley, Wesendonker Abzugsgraben, Urselmanns Ley, Tacke Ley

Grenzdyck

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Dassendaler Weg Sunken Lane

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Beautiful back road in the rolling countryside. This is a so-called hollow road (the road is deepened), of which there are more in this area. Very quiet (at least, when …

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3.92 km

View of the Sonsbeck Observation Tower (Dürsberg)

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The lookout tower can be seen from afar from some sides.

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7.52 km

Nördlicher Tüschenwald

Nature Reserve

19.6 km

Römisches Übungslager

Archaeological Site

25.8 km

Avenue Cycle Path Between Kalkar and Xanten

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Very nice cycle path between Xanten and just past Marienbaum. After that you should follow the red cycle path signs to Kalkar and not turn immediately left onto the cycle path next to the main road.

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28.7 km

Former Xanten–Kleve Railway Track

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Super baller track, always straight ahead

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31.6 km

Historic old town of Xanten

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Xanten is a beautiful historic city. The Gothic House is one of the oldest buildings in Xanten, built in 1540 as a trading house, and presents itself again in its …

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35.8 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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36.5 km

Die Hees

Forest

44.4 km

Op den Hövel Climb via Höltkessteg

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A very beautiful climb. This narrow path winds past a game reserve. At the top, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent view all the way to Xanten.

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45.7 km

Viewpoint

46.3 km

Sonsbecker Schweiz

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Beautiful and varied landscape.

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49.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

17.8 km

7.44 km

3.21 km

2.21 km

691 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

17.4 km

9.07 km

1.50 km

759 m

512 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

13°C

21 %

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Historic old town of Xanten – Hees Forest near Xanten loop from Sonsbeck

Dassendaler Weg Sunken Lane

View of the Sonsbeck Observation Tower (Dürsberg)

Avenue Cycle Path Between Kalkar and Xanten

Former Xanten–Kleve Railway Track

Historic old town of Xanten

Hees Forest near Xanten

Op den Hövel Climb via Höltkessteg

Sonsbecker Schweiz

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