Best backpacking trails in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park
The Wadden Sea National Park was declared a biosphere reserve by UNSECO in 1992, but has been protected as a national park since 1986. The Wadden Sea provides a unique habitat for numerous species and consists of the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony, Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
The national park covers around 345,800 hectares and includes the habitats of mudflats, sandbanks, salt marshes, beaches, dunes and estuaries.
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- 4.6 (2)·Moderate·25.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrSegment 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrSegment 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is Wattenwanderung: Borkum, which has a 4.6 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 25.7 km long with an elevation gain of 104 m.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is Wattenwanderung: Borkum. This trail is estimated to be 25.7 km long.
How many backpacking trails are in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park?
There are 3 backpacking trails in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park.These backpacking trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 10 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park?
Wattenwanderung: Borkum has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 104 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is WaddenWandelen Segment 1: Borkum Station - Grote Seejdyk, which has 54 m of elevation gain.
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