Best historic site trails in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park
The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park covers the Schleswig-Holstein part of the Wadden Sea of the North Sea. The national park stretches from the mouth of the Elbe in the south to the Danish border in the north and covers an area of 4,380 square kilometres, making it the largest national park between the North Cape and Sicily. However, two thirds of the area is permanently under water and only one third periodically falls dry. Together with the Wadden Sea areas of Lower Saxony and Lower Saxony, the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea has been a UNSECO World Heritage Site since 2009.
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- 4.2 (13)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPretty route along the coast in Schleswig-Holstein. The route starts at the Info-Hus in Ahndel and leads across the salt marshes to the 40 metre high Westerheversand lighthouse, which was built in 1906 and is the landmark of the entire peninsula. The lighthouse can be visited. There are refreshment stops in Ahndel. Highlights: Westerheversand lighthouse
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is Westerheversand Lighthouse, which has a 4.2 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 4.7 km long with an elevation gain of 18 m.
What is the longest historic site trail in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is Dagebüll - Föhr with Museum Alkersum. This trail is estimated to be 58.6 km long.
How many historic site trails are in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
There are 2 historic site trails in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 13 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
Dagebüll - Föhr with Museum Alkersum has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 215 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Westerheversand Lighthouse, which has 18 m of elevation gain.
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