Historic old town of Xanten – Bislich Dike loop from Xanten

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Wesel

Xanten

Historic old town of Xanten – Bislich Dike loop from Xanten

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Historic old town of Xanten – Bislich Dike loop from Xanten

01:36

39.1km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.69 km for 300 m

Open: • April-September, Public holidays & Wednesday & Friday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM • October, Public holidays & Wednesday & Friday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 21.4 km for 797 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday (otherwise dismount required) Dismount required: • Public holidays

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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696 m

Historic old town of Xanten

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.46 km

Bislicher Insel Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Today was really busy on the Rhine.

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5.49 km

Sheep and Stork Meadow in Rheinaue Bislich-Vahnum

Highlight • Natural

Highly Recommended. No matter what time of year. A beautiful landscape and an old, romantic fishing village :-)

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8.27 km

Bislich Dike

Highlight • Cycleway

Benches offer a good opportunity for a break with a great view of the Rhine and the surrounding area.

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13.0 km

Abgrabungsseen Lohrwardt und Reckerfeld

Nature Reserve

14.8 km

Schöpfwerk Paidor Lohnwardt

Highlight • Structure

Nothing super exciting, but nice bike paths around it!

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21.3 km

Rees City Fortifications

Highlight • Historical Site

With a few benches and trees, this part of the former fortification invites you to take a little break.

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23.9 km

Rees Rhine Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the wheel track on the Rhine bridge from Rees over the Rhine.

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38.6 km

Xanten Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Xanten is a nice cozy place, definitely worth a visit. Possibly for a stop during your bike ride. There is a lot of history to be discovered, much to see …

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