St. Viktor's Cathedral, Xanten – Klever Gate, Xanten loop from Xanten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

St. Viktor's Cathedral, Xanten – Klever Gate, Xanten loop from Xanten

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St. Viktor's Cathedral, Xanten – Klever Gate, Xanten loop from Xanten

01:54

7.44km

20m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 4.89 km for 234 m

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After 5.76 km for 113 m

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After 6.22 km for 98 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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442 m

Round Tower on the West Wall (Xanten City Wall)

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful wall tower (Weberturm) is located on the corner of Westwall / Hagenbuschstraße and belongs to the park

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1.23 km

St. Viktor's Cathedral, Xanten

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For the Church of St. Victor in the center of Xanten on the Lower Rhine is due to its size, the name "Xantener Dom" in use, although it is not a cathedral. Impressive building with great glass windows.

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1.81 km

Noordwal entrance

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The old streets, you feel like you are in another world

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2.03 km

Klever Gate, Xanten

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The Klever Gate, an impressive three-story city gate from the 14th century, is a relic of the old city fortifications. Two round towers, the so-called owl towers, flank the first …

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2.36 km

Gothic House, Xanten

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The Gothic house on the market was probably built in 1540, probably with tuff stones from the Roman settlement Colonia Ulpia Traiana. Large parts of the facade, the walls and …

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4.06 km

Roman Communal Latrine

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The restroom is located at the bathhouse. Beautiful facility... 🤣🤣

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4.63 km

Roman Bakery and Millstones

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In addition to the oven, there are also two hand-operated millstones.

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5.47 km

View of the Archaeological Park Xanten (APX)

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The highlight is somewhat arbitrary. More like the highlight “Archaeological Park, LVR Museum.

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7.44 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

2.64 km

595 m

313 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.93 km

376 m

326 m

235 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

14°C

7°C

51 %

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Comments

October 16, 2022,Xanten - archäologischer Park

Today a trip to Xanten to the archaeological park. Afterwards for a stop and the autumn market in the old town. Today there were even some high-ranking Romans present in person, like the Roman Emperor Hadrian with his wife etc. We could have become Roman citizens if we had chosen to serve in the legion for 20 years. After the …

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October 20, 2024,Xanten und archäologischer Park

Xanten is known as the Roman city, the cathedral city and the city of Siegfried.
The Archaeological Park Xanten (APX) opened in 1977. The park is located exactly where the Roman city of Colonia Ulpia Traiana stood around 2000 years ago. Various buildings (city gate, city wall, amphitheater, temple) have been rebuilt at the original locations and give an impression …

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October 19, 2023,Xanten Rundgang

Today we had another city tour on the agenda.
My last visit to Xanten was about 15 years ago.
The Archaeological Park is definitely worth a visit and is worth the price of admission.
Afterwards, take a leisurely stroll through the old town with its small shops and the impressive cathedral.
If the weather had been good I would have …

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May 11, 2025,Niederrhein: Xanten + Archäologischer Park

Today we went back in time, to the first century AD. Our destination was the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten, located exactly where the Roman city of Colonia Ulpia Traiana once stood. Some of the buildings have been rebuilt or reconstructed, and it's really fascinating to get a realistic impression of the amphitheater and learn more about gladiators, for example. 🏟 …

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July 30, 2023,Xanten, auf den Spuren der Römer 🏛️

Today, when the weather wasn't so good, we were in Xanten and explored the LVR archaeological park. A very interesting excavation site that is definitely worth a visit. The site is very spacious, we haven't been everywhere. Next time we visit we'll see what we haven't seen. In Xanten itself there are countless restaurants, beer gardens and cafés, there is …

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October 22, 2024,37-24 - LVR-Archäologischer Park Xanten und Innenstadt

Today we went to Xanten.
There is the LVR Archaeological Park - a Roman museum.
Entry into the museum costs just €9 and you get to see a lot.
At first I thought it was quite nice but the grounds are very extensive!
There are buildings everywhere that can be visited and you can learn a lot about how the …

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May 4, 2025,Archäologischer Park und Spaziergang in Xanten

Today we left our bikes in Xanten and set off on foot into the vast APX Archaeological Park.
It's wonderful to experience temples, amphitheaters, residential buildings, and workshops "in real life." Along the way, you can discover ongoing excavations, as less than 15% of the area has actually been fully explored.
A real highlight is the impressive Roman Museum, which …

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March 8, 2025,ein sonniger Tag in Xanten 🏛️☀️

Criss-cross through Xanten with a visit to the APX Archaeological Park. The visit is definitely worth it. The park is very extensive. If you want to see everything and learn about the history of the Romans, plan a whole day. There are numerous picnic areas where you can enjoy your drinks and snacks. There is also a cafe with simple …

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