Length: approx. 76 km
Difficulty: For experienced riders; paved and gravel bike and hiking trails.
Landscape: the Rhine, lakes, forests, and nature reserves.
This varied tour takes you through a variety of landscapes in the Lower Rhine region: small towns and villages, forests and Rhine meadows, fields and lakes. In addition to the two castles, Diersfordt and Ringenberg, you’ll also discover many other little gems along the way—this tour has a lot to offer!
Along this route, you’ll find plenty of rest stops and places to grab a bite to eat.
Special feature:
“Keer Tröch” ferry– Schedule: Palm Sunday through the end of September: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; October: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Current information: https://www.bislich.de/content/personenfaehre-keer-troech-iiPlease note: Due to staffing issues, the ferry does not operate on Wednesdays!
“Rääße Pöntje” Ferry - Schedules: Palm Sunday through the end of September: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; October: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Current information: https://www.niederrheinfaehre.de
Author’s recommendation
Highlights along the way:
- Diersfordt Castle
- Ringenberg Castle
- Planet Trail
- Rees
- Xanten’s North and South Lakes
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
Please follow the general traffic rules (StVO) and be considerate of others.
Respect nature: take your trash with you or dispose of it in the trash cans.
Tips and suggestions
Information and bike-friendly accommodations:
Xanten Tourist Information
Kurfürstenstr. 9
46509 Xanten
Phone: +49 (0)2801 772-200
Email: info@xanten.de
Roadbook
The tour starts at the Tourist Information Center. (Note: Pedestrian zone. Please walk your bike.) Walk through the central gate to the crosswalk. This is junction 41. Now simply follow the junction system using the following numbers:
41 - 25 - 26 - 37 (ferry) - 36 - 32 - 33 - 11 - 6 - 5 - 8 - 3 - 2 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 60 - 81 - 82 - 56 (ferry) - 20 - 45 - 21 - 22 - 40 - 41
Katholische Kirche Ringenberg
Brennereibesichtigung Bovenkerck
Küningsmühle
Katholische Kirche Dingden
Kriemhildmühle Xanten
Diersfordt Castle
Diersfordt war cemetery
Diersfordt Forest
St. Viktor Dom Xanten
Öffentliches WC
Passenger Ferry "Keer Tröch II"
Storchennest Marwick
Storchennest Fährhaus
Storchennest Forellenstübchen
Public transport
Xanten Train Station
Junction 42 is located across from the train station building. From here, the route leads to the starting point / Junction 41 at the Tourist Information office.
Directions
A57, Xanten Interchange, toward Xanten
Parking
Park-and-Ride lot at the Xanten train station, Bahnhofstraße.
Junction 42 is located across from the train station building. From here, the route leads to the starting point / Junction 41 at the Tourist Information office.
Coordinates
Equipment
Be sure to bring clothing appropriate for the weather, plenty of drinks and snacks, and, if necessary, a small first-aid kit for both your bike and yourself. That way, you’ll be fully prepared for the tour.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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