Best lake trails in Sylt
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Sylt with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.3 (27)·Easy·10.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This route leads once around the Rantum Basin, a brackish water lake of almost 580 hectares in the centre of Sylt. The Rantum Basin is a nature reserve and has also been designated a seabird sanctuary. Countless bird species, such as oystercatchers and bitterns, nest around the water and the area is particularly busy during the migration periods in spring and autumn. Highlights of the hike: - Rantum Basin nature reserve - Rare bird...
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein This beautiful hike with a view of the North Sea starts near Sylt Airport in Keitum and leads to idyllic Kampen. The route is partly on boardwalks through the dunes and partly (barefoot if you prefer) through the sand on the beach. With the right timing, this tour can also be combined with a mudflat hike. There are refreshment stops in the villages and the starting point can also be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Sea...
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·15.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful hike starts at the Sansibar parking lot and leads along the east coast of the island. Through Rantum and along the Rantum basin it goes to Westerland. From there you can continue your journey by train or discover the city with its rest stops. Highlights: - Fascinating Rantum basin - City Gallery Westerland
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·22.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrNature trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein The route takes you to the island of Sylt, to the beautiful Braderuper Heide nature reserve, located between the Schleswig-Holstein communities of Kampen and Wenningstedt-Braderup. The start is at the car park near the centre of Westerland. The trail leads along the promenade, along the golf course and then onto more secluded paths in the nature reserve. From the end of April, July and the end of August to the beginning of September, the various types...
- 4.3 (41)·Hard·101.1 km·Est. 20–22 hrThis is the official route of the Megamarsch Sylt 2022. This epic route leads almost completely around the northernmost island of Germany and was specially designed for the long-distance hiking event "Megamarsch". The route covers an impressive distance of 100 kilometres and runs along a varied mix of paved cycle paths, wooden dune walkways, dyke paths and sections directly along the tidal fringe. A central highlight is the crossing of Listland in the north with its shifting sand dunes and...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·35.9 km·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic hike on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful hike starts in Rantum and leads via the Rantum Basin nature reserve, the Deichgrafenweg and over the Hindenburgdamm to the Morsum Cliff to Kampen. This route is ideal for hiking. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Braderup Nature Conservation Centre - Sylt local history museum Keitum - Refreshment stops
- 2.3 (5)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCircular route on Sylt in Schleswig-Holstein. It starts at Tinnum Zoo: the tour first runs over the dyke to the west beach. Following this northwards for a short distance, you then head inland again, passing Eidum Vogelkoje. Along the wide fields you finally return to the starting point. There are refreshment stops in Tinnum. Highlights: - Eidum Vogelkoje
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Sylt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Sylt is Megamarsch Sylt 2022. This trail is estimated to be 101.1 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Sylt?
Sylt: With an ascent of 600 m, Megamarsch Sylt 2022 has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Rantum - Kampen with 193 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Sylt?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Sylt is Megamarsch Sylt 2022 with a 4.3-star rating from 41 reviews.
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- Camping Rantum
- Morsum-Kliff
- Eidum Vogelkoje
- Strandübergang 39
- Strandübergang 38
- Strandübergang 43
- Strandübergang 40
- Strandübergang 47
- Friedhof der Heimatlosen
- Sankt Severin
- Harhoog
- Tipkenhoog
- Großsteingrab Archsum 1
- Großsteingrab Archsum 2
- Merelmerskhoog
- Aktion Sylt
- Dünencamping Westerland
- Aussichtspunkt Dünenhotel Rantum
- Radarhügel
- Riesen Boje