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Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Swimming is prohibited at the Ellenbogen due to strong currents and hence life-threatening danger!
Dune protection is island protection - please only enter the dunes via the designated paths.
Throughout the Ellenbogen, dogs must be kept on a leash due to free-roaming sheep.
If you encounter a seal on the beach, please keep at least 200 meters distance.
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Public transport
By bus line 5 (partial line 1) of the SVG. The nearest bus stop Weststrand is about 5 km from the starting point of this route. These 2 km can be covered along the Weststrand as well.Directions
From Westerland, follow the signs towards List. After the Süderheidetal before List, turn left onto the old Listlandstraße towards Weststrand. After the Weststrandhalle, the turnoff to the Ellenbogen follows on the left side. There is a toll of 6 € per car at the toll booth, 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 parking lot at the eastern lighthouse.Coordinates
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 are no places to eat at the Ellenbogen, sufficient drinking water and possibly a snack should be taken along.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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