Best bird watching trails in Sylt
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Explore the most popular bird watching 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·6.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed loop trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This route takes you around the Rantum basin, a brackish water lake of almost 580 hectares in the heart of Sylt. The Rantum basin is under nature protection and has also been designated as a sea bird sanctuary. Countless bird species such as oystercatchers or bitterns nest around the water and there is a real bustle here, especially during the migration periods in spring and autumn. Highlights of the hike: - Rantum basin nature reserve - rare...
- 4.6 (34)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. The Morsum Cliff, which is up to 21 m high, is considered to be geologically unique. In the nature reserve, which is dominated by brown dunes and heath, you can impressively see 8 million years of geological history with your own eyes thanks to the differently colored layers of weathering. In addition to the view of the ground, the view into the distance is also worthwhile: the panoramic route offers great views of the Wadden Sea National...
- 4.3 (41)·Hard·62.8 mi·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 kilometers and runs on a varied mix of paved cycle paths, wooden dune footbridges, 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...
- 2.3 (5)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrLoop on Sylt in Schleswig-Holstein. It starts at the Tinnum Zoo: The tour initially runs over the dike to the west beach. Following this a little northwards, it then goes inland again, passing the Eidum Vogelkoje. Finally, along the wide fields, you get back to the starting point. There are restaurants in Tinnum. Highlights: - Eidum Vogelkoje
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bird watching trail in Sylt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Sylt is Megamarsch Sylt 2022. This trail is estimated to be 62.8 mi long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Sylt?
Sylt: With an ascent of 1,968 ft, Megamarsch Sylt 2022 has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is Rantumbecken (Rantum Basin) Loop with 203 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Sylt?
The most popular and difficult bird watching 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