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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

Hees Forest near Xanten

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

Hees Forest near Xanten

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Hees Forest near Xanten

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

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Anette

November 14, 2024

Mountain biking

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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Joe Outside

May 16, 2026

Hiking

The „Heeswald“ (often simply called „Die Hees“) is a popular, hilly forest area in Xanten-Birten. It is known for its historic hiking trails, extends to the Sonsbecker Schweiz, and holds the ruins of a former air force ammunition depot (Muna) from World War II.

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

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

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Elevation 60 m

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Sunday 14 June

20°C

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46 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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

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Hees Forest near Xanten

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

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