Best beach 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 kilometers, 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·2.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrNice route on the coast in Schleswig-Holstein. The route begins at the Info-Hus in Ahndel and leads across the salt marshes to the 40-meter-high Westerheversand lighthouse, which was built in 1906 and is the symbol of the entire peninsula. The lighthouse can be visited. There are restaurants in Ahndel. Highlights: Westerheversand lighthouse
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best beach trail to hike in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is Seebrücke - Köhlbrand, which has a 4.3 star rating from 30 reviews. This trail is 3.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 65 ft.
What is the longest beach trail in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is Dagebüll - Föhr with Museum Alkersum. This trail is estimated to be 36.4 mi long.
How many beach trails are in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
There are 6 beach trails in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park.These beach trails have an average 4.6-star ratingfrom 51 AllTrails community reviews.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park?
Dagebüll - Föhr with Museum Alkersum has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 705 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Seebrücke - Köhlbrand - Ording, which has 131 ft of elevation gain.
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