Best long trails in Borkum

Popular circular hike on Borkum, Lower Saxony. This circular route goes around the entire North Sea island of Borkum. Unspoilt nature, marvellous dune landscapes and small forests make this small island something very special. The route can be travelled by bike or on foot, past a freshwater lake and the beach. Borkum is home to around 560 plant species - more than any other East Frisian island. The route starts in the village of Borkum, always with a view of the sea and the opportunity to...

Panoramic circular route on Borkum, Lower Saxony. Borkum's Ostland is a true natural paradise. As the name suggests, the hike begins east of Borkum, starting at the Ostfriesenstrasse car park (bus stop within walking distance). A large part of the route leads directly along the beach. The Ostland was first discovered along the Ostland pastures. The viewing dune offers an excellent opportunity to see the vastness of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park. The route then continues to the...

Varied circular hike on Borkum, Lower Saxony. A beautiful loop that takes you through the heart of the North Sea island of Borkum. The beach path is of course particularly beautiful, as is the Wadden Sea at low tide. Some sections of this route are also suitable for a cycle tour. Highlights of the hike: - Sea views - Tüskendörsee - Beach - Wadden Sea

This wonderful walking route follows the WaddenWandelen trail on the Wadden Sea island of Borkum. Two sections of the Dutch regional walking trail, the WaddenWandelen, pass through the German Wadden Sea island of Borkum. The circular route starts at the historic railway station and is suitable as a one- or two-day walk. The route leads through Ostland to the eastern part of the island. Wet dune valleys offer rare natural habitats and a rich variety of birdlife. There is a campsite near the...

The circular route starts on the south beach and leads around the entire island of Borkum, which is located in the centre of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site. A particular highlight is the "Greune Stee" forest, which means "green place" in Low German and almost looks like a small jungle with its winding paths. Seals and grey seals can often be observed from the beach promenade on the "Hohes Riff" sandbank, while oystercatchers and brent geese forage in the salt marshes. As the path...

Segment 2 of regional trail WaddenWandelen on Borkum passes through the Greune Stee. This is the last segment of the WaddenWandelen regional trail. A hike across the south of Borkum, through meadows, marshes and the Greune Stee, a small forest area. The trail ends at the historic train, with a connection to the island's harbour. WaddenWandelen is a Dutch regional trail. The route is a collection of circular trails across the various Wadden Islands. Each island has 2 to 4 segments, from the...

Family-friendly cycle tour on Borkum, Lower Saxony. As on almost every cycle tour or hike on Borkum, this route is accompanied by fantastic sea views. You cycle from Borkum town centre to the harbour and back again. Highlights of the tour: - Child-friendly - Views of the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea - Borkum (town) - Harbour

Popular circular hike on Borkum, Lower Saxony. A great hike in eastern Borkum that takes you to Hoge Hörn. A viewing dune, beach and many great views of the sea await along the way. There is a petting zoo at the start of this circular walk. Highlights of the hike: - Petting zoo - Sea views - Beach - Hoge Hörn

Segment of regional trail WaddenWandelen on Borkum, from the historic train station through the Ostland. This is a segment of the Dutch regional trail WaddenWandelen across the German Wadden Island of Borkum. The island can be reached from both the Netherlands and Germany (see "Getting There" for more information). The trail starts at Borkum's historic train station and begins with a lap through the historic village center. Past the lighthouse, the route leads to the promenade along the...