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·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...
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·5.9 mi·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. Partly it goes on boardwalks through the dunes, partly (depending on your preference also barefoot) through the sand on the beach. With the right timing, this tour can also be combined with a mudflat hike. There are rest 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·9.6 mi·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 - Stadtgalerie Westerland
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·13.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrNatural circular route on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein It goes to the island of Sylt, in the beautiful Braderuper Heide nature reserve, located between the Schleswig-Holstein communities of Kampen and Wenningstedt-Braderup. Start is at the parking lot near downtown Westerland. The path leads along the promenade, along the golf course and then into more secluded paths in the nature reserve. From the end of April, in July and from the end of August to the beginning of September, the most diverse...
- 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·22.3 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic hike on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful hike starts in Rantum and leads over the Rantum basin nature reserve, the Deichgrafenweg and over the Hindenburgdamm to the Morsumer Kliff to Kampen. This route is ideal for hiking. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Braderup Nature Conservation Centre - Sylt local history museum Keitum - Refreshments
- 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 lake trail in Sylt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Sylt is Megamarsch Sylt 2022. This trail is estimated to be 62.8 mi long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Rantum - Kampen with 633 ft 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