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Circle the northernmost tip of Germany and enjoy the untouched nature as well as the view of Denmark and the two lighthouses.
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Distance 9 km
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Only a few houses stand on the Ellenbogen, so you can truly speak of "pure nature" here. This route around the Ellenbogen allows you to enjoy the idyllic landscape and complete tranquility. On the walk along the beach, you can see the Sylt ferry on its way to Rømø and, if lucky, observe seals on the beach or in the water as well as migratory birds in the air. On this large circuit of the Ellenbogen, you also pass both of the Ellenbogen's lighthouses. At the end of the route, you pass the surfing area at Königshafen, where you can watch kite surfers jump if there is good wind.
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The northernmost point of Germany is located at the Ellenbogen. A wooden sign points to the spot: 55° 3' 30" North 08° 24' 55" East
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Lynn Scotti
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Swimming is forbidden at the Ellenbogen due to strong currents and thus danger to life!
Dune protection is island protection - please only walk on the dunes on the designated paths.
Throughout the Ellenbogen, dogs must be kept on a leash due to free-ranging sheep.
If you encounter a seal on the beach, please keep a distance of at least 200 meters.
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We start from the car park past the white List-West lighthouse through the dunes to the Weststrand. Once there, we keep to the right and then follow the coastline once around the Ellenbogen tip. At the surfing area at Königshafen, we head inland of the Ellenbogen and hike directly back to the car park.
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Ellenbogen
Public transport
By bus line 5 (part of line 1) of SVG. The nearest bus stop Weststrand is about 2 km from the starting point of this route. These 2 km can be covered along the Weststrand.Directions
From Westerland follow the signs towards List. After the Süderheidetal before List, turn left onto the old Listlandstraße towards Weststrand. After the Weststrand hall, the turnoff to the Ellenbogen follows on the left side. Here a toll fee of €6 per car must be paid at the toll hut, as the Ellenbogen and the road built there are privately owned. Bicycles and pedestrians can pass free of charge.Parking
Parking at the Ellenbogen is free on the numerous parking lots along the road. The hike starts at the car park at the western lighthouse.Coordinates
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55.052205, 8.402741
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55°03'07.9"N 8°24'09.9"E
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32U 461844 6100763
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Most of the route is along the beach, so windproof clothing and shoes suitable for sand are recommended. In summer, walking barefoot is possible.
Since there is no place to eat at the Ellenbogen, you should bring enough drinking water and, if necessary, a snack.
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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
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difficult
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Distance
9 km
Duration
2:10 h
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19 m
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19 m
Highest point
14 m
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